intuit management consultancy

Senior Manager – Fund Accounting

Tamil Nadu
October 1, 2023
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Job Description

Manage and coordinate delivery of the financial reporting and technical accounting requirements of a wide range of clients and the management of such client relationship, with a particular focus on the mentoring direct report(s) and providing the highest quality of customer service.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

·       Responsible for the accounting and administration of a portfolio of Private Equity and Closed Ended Funds and Singapore-incorporated companies.

·       Record all accounting transactions and prepare periodic work papers, management accounts and financial statements

·       Bank account reconciliation

·       Perform follow-up with client as necessary on accounting documentation

·       Respond to client queries

·       Handle client payments and receipts

·       Co-ordinate annual audits

·       Draft annual financial statements and their related FRS/IFRS/US GAAP disclosures

·       Monitor/adhere to Singapore regulatory deadlines for quarterly GST, annual and tax filings

·       Assist on client service matters, maintaining and building client relationships

·       Undertake general administration and other projects as assigned

·      Establish, build and maintain strong relationships and networks with both internal, cross jurisdictional and external contacts including auditors and third parties;

·      Identify revenue generating activities on existing portfolio;

·      Support the leadership team with client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals;

·      Dealing with investor queries and the delivery of investor statements to include quarterly distributions and NAV production;

·      Assist with training, supervision and management of direct reports as well as other junior members of the team; and

Duties and Responsibilities:

Service excellence

·       Have an excellent understanding of your portfolio

·       Execute our client service offering, ensure excellent service levels and escalate delivery issues to senior management, provide initial solutions to challenges

·       Own relationships with other providers in the industry, including auditors and law firms

·       Ownership of client requests, ensure all requests are complete in line with client expectations

·       Meet with key clients on a regular basis to maintain and nurture relationships

·       Support automation as part of client solutions

·       Promote system optimisation to assist in enhancing our service offering

·       Work effectively with the relevant accounting team

Governance

·       Involvement in operational improvement projects

·       Demonstrate professional scepticism on a day to day basis

·       Own and manage risk on a day to day basis for client relationships in line with the 3 lines of defence model with applicable guidance from senior management and escalate issues in a timely manner as appropriate.

·       Instil an environment of full compliance to policies & procedures

·       Review CDD to ensure all documented in line with polices and procedures

·       Monitor action points and ensure completion of these in a timely manner

·       Work effectively and collaborate with our compliance team

Finance management

·       Ensure that all client fees are issued in line with contracts and collected on a timely basis

·       Work effectively and collaborate with our finance team

People Management

·       Provide feedback in a timely manner

·       Have regular 1-2-1s with your direct report(s)

·       Tailor and provide development plan

·       Mentor

·       Share experience

·       Prioritise and delegate work efficiently through your direct report(s)

·       Ensure that OKRs are done in line with key milestones

·       Set SMART objectives

·       Promote and encourage strong teamwork

·       Support senior management and promote our values

Business development

·       Know your market and keep up to date with news, insights and trends

·       Work with the new business team, to ensure a timely and cost effective onboarding

Personal Development

·       Ongoing identification of own skill and knowledge requirements

·       Identify and attend relevant training and development programmes

·       Maintain evidence of continuing professional development to comply with requirements and the hours required by membership of your professional organisation



Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

·       Private Equity/Real Estate or prior Fund Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory

·       Degree in accountancy (CPA/ACCA/ACA ) or finance or equivalent

·       Sound knowledge of Singapore FRS/IFRS and US GAAP.

·       Strong working knowledge of EXCEL and MS Word.

Attributes and Technical Skills:

  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting and reporting standards
  • Investran experience preferable
  • Strong organisational, prioritisation and delegation skills
  • Energy and a ‘can do’ attitude
  • Proven strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate and influence direct report(s)
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work using own initiative and make decisions within fund policies
  • Good understanding of IT systems
  • Flexible and ability to work as part of an effective team
  • An understanding of Singapore laws and other related legal and regulatory requirements for example Anti-Money Laundering laws



Benefits

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