Associate

Job Description where it is an outline of work performed

1. Overview

AIGF Advisors Pte. Ltd. (AIGF) is a Singapore-based private equity (PE) firm sponsored by Mitsubishi Corporation. The company primarily focuses on providing growth capital and supporting value creation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the ASEAN region. Specifically, AIGF customizes investments to meet the capital needs of each company and offers support in areas such as business development, corporate governance, and strategic planning. Leveraging Mitsubishi Corporation's extensive business network and expertise, AIGF contributes to the growth and value enhancement of its portfolio companies.

We are seeking an Associate to oversee fund operations, financial control, and regulatory compliance across the AIGF Fund's vehicles and portfolio companies, while supporting investor relations and strengthening internal controls across the management company and its funds. Working closely with senior professionals, portfolio companies and Mitsubishi Corporation (Publicly listed) as sponsor, this role ensures alignment with the internal control framework of our parent trading company and the regulatory standards of both Singapore (MAS) and Japan (FSA), upholding strong corporate governance and the smooth, well-controlled running of the AIGF Fund.

As AIGF continues to expand its fund size for Southeast Asia, robust fund operations, accurate financial reporting and strong governance are essential to maintaining the confidence of our limited partners and the sponsor. This position is critical and continually required to uphold the operational, control and reporting standards expected of a regulated fund manager, enabling the investment team to focus on value creation. The successful candidate will combine reliable execution of recurring operational and reporting tasks with the judgement to handle time-sensitive, high-stakes matters such as audits, regulatory deadlines and investor reporting.

2. Investor Relations & LP Reporting

Support investors and limited partners (mainly domiciled in Japan), preparing periodic investor reports, capital call and distribution notices, and responding to LP queries in coordination with senior professionals.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

Strengthen and maintain the internal control framework of the management company and its funds, supporting regulatory compliance, governance, risk management and the implementation of policies and procedures from Singapore and Japanese regulation perspective.

4.Fund Operations & Administration

Support day-to-day fund operations, including transaction processing, capital calls and distributions, and coordination with fund administrators, auditors and tax advisors.

5.Financial & Management Reporting

Prepare consolidated financial reporting for the management company and consolidation adjustments across fund entities/SPCs, together with management accounts, budgeting and financial-planning support.

6. Portfolio Monitoring Support

Support performance monitoring and KPI tracking of portfolio companies, consolidating data and preparing reporting for the investment team and stakeholders.

7. Corporate Governance & Sponsor Liaison

Act as a liaison to the sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation, supporting governance requirements, board and committee reporting, and ensuring alignment with corporate policies.

8. Audit, Tax & Statutory Compliance

Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings and financial-reporting obligations across fund and portfolio entities, liaising with external auditors and advisors.

9. General Duties

Perform any other duties as required, contributing to the team's overall objectives and performance.

Job Requirements where it is an essential responsibilities, qualifications, experience and skills to perform the job

1. More than 3 years of hands-on experience in fund / investment operations, financial control, fund or corporate accounting, financial reporting or internal controls, gained within a global listed company or its overseas subsidiaries, or within a regulated fund manager or asset manager. The successful candidate must have gained this experience within the last 3 years.

2. More than 2 years of experience in the finance, fund administration, investment management or investor relations function within a multi-national trading company or a sponsored fund / investment vehicle. This role requires accurately reporting fund operations, financial results and performance to limited partners - including corporate investors and financial institutions such as Mitsubishi Corporation - while demonstrating both financial / operational expertise and a solid understanding of business management practices within a trading company environment.

3. More than 2 years of hands-on experience in accounting and financial oversight of cross-border investments (including data center, infrastructure, and fund investments) involving Japan and overseas markets, with demonstrated experience managing quarterly consolidated financial reporting and consolidation adjustments across more than 5 special purpose companies (SPCs).

4. Working knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to a Singapore fund manager, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regime and the Singapore Companies Act, with a proven ability to perform duties and ensure compliance within it, together with an awareness of Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) regulations relevant to Japan-based investors and the parent company. Hands-on experience building, strengthening or operating internal-control and compliance frameworks for a regulated fund manager or financial institution is required.

5. More than 3 years of experience across the middle-office fund/SPC operations, including transaction processing, capital calls and distributions, process and control improvement, or coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators.

6. Proven experience leading financial planning, budgeting and performance management for a profit plan or investment portfolio of at least USD 150 million, including investment monitoring and portfolio performance reporting.

7. More than 3 years of hands-on exposure to statutory audit and tax compliance/advisory across multiple entities and jurisdictions, including involvement in financial, accounting and tax due diligence on investments.

8. Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English is essential. Given daily interaction with Japan-based limited partners, the sponsor and portfolio companies, Japanese language proficiency equivalent to JLPT N1 is required.

9. Proven ability to handle cross-border matters, including the associated coordination and compliance, and to run operations and reporting in line with the parent group's internal-control policies able to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive workstreams independently within a cross-functional, cross-border team, with strong attention to detail and cross-cultural stakeholder management skills.

10. Bachelor's degree or higher in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Accounting