Our client is one of the largest global investment platforms with diversified real estate assets. To support their expanding especially across APAC, we are looking for a Finance Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager to support the Finance and Fund Accounting function.
Job Description
Fund Reporting & Operations, Investor Reporting
- Manage daily finance activities including general ledger, journal entries, and financial close processes across multiple entities (funds, investment vehicles, SPVs).
- Prepare and analyse monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements, fund NAVs, and management reports.
- Support the generation of investor reports and performance dashboards, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
- Coordinate with external auditors, fund administrators, and tax advisors on statutory audits and regulatory submissions.
- Review and validate fund-level accruals such as management fees, performance allocations, and carried interest.
Cash & Liquidity Oversight
- Monitor fund-level cash flows, plan for upcoming liquidity needs, and manage cash positions across portfolios.
- Support capital call and distribution processes, including investor allocations and communication.
- Assist in tracking of equity contributions, returns, and ownership structures.
- Facilitate onboarding and maintenance of banking relationships, account openings, and approval workflows for payments and transfers.
Controls, Compliance & Tax
- Ensure compliance with fund agreements, internal policies, and regulatory standards (including MAS and IRAS).
- Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns, GST submissions, and transfer pricing documentation.
- Perform KYC/AML due diligence checks on external service providers and transaction counterparties.
- Work with corporate secretarial and legal teams to maintain governance documentation and statutory records.
Investor Support & Communications
- Partner with internal teams to respond to investor queries, RFPs, and fund due diligence requests.
- Prepare detailed financial schedules and respond to ad hoc investor data needs.
- Support capital raising efforts and onboarding of new investors, from documentation to reporting set-up.
Commercial & Strategic Finance
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning across funds and portfolio assets.
- Analyse variances, monitor KPIs, and provide financial insights to senior management and investment teams.
- Assist in the financial review of new acquisitions, divestments, and capital structuring across the platform.
Projects & Systems Enhancement
- Drive or support automation and digitalisation initiatives across finance workflows (e.g., e-payments, reporting tools, finance dashboards).
- Act as a key contributor to finance transformation or ERP system implementations.
- Assist with data migration, process documentation, and control framework improvements.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in private equity fund accounting, logistic real estate, data centre, infrastructure and one of the Big Four audit firms.
- Strong understanding of IFRS, SFRS(I), financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and work with third-party fund administrators and fund accountants.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with various stakeholders.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team, driving performance and professional development.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel.
