Fund Operation Associate

Job Description:

The primary task of this position is to handle the accounting, administration and operation of funds (mainly VCCs) focused on investments in private equity and other alternative investments to ensure compliancy, timely delivery and high quality of service to clients. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with financial information and conducting detailed analysis of company financial statements and supporting documentation. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, sound business acumen, a keen eye for detail, a high level of accuracy, together with initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in investor onboarding and periodic AML/KYC review in compliance with MAS guidelines;
• Handle general fund administration such as fund subscriptions and redemptions;
• Oversee fund operations, including corporate action, documentation, transaction execution, and regulatory compliance;
• Review and deliver accurate NAV calculation, financial statements, investor reports, forecasts;
• Support various funds/VCC structure setup;
• Monitors cash flows, expenses and fee calculations (performance fees etc.);
• Support legal and financial due diligence on target companies, including reviewing and analyzing financial information, corporate documents and other relevant materials;
• Work closely with fund managers and lawyers to assist with the preparation of transaction documentations (e.g. SPAs, loan agreements, promissory notes, covenants, conditions, security documents);
• Maintain up-to-date fund records;
• Manage coordination with investors, fund managers, auditors, tax agents, legal advisors, custodians, and other external stakeholders;
• Manage the accounting of SPVs;
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACRA, IRAS, MAS);
• Manage investor communications and handle inquiries with professionalism and responsiveness;
• Assist in FATCA/CRS reporting;
• Support audit and tax process;

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline;
• Qualified Accountant (e.g. ISCA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) or recently completed youqualification examinations will be a PLUS;
• At least 2 years of experience in fund administration or with licensed fund management company;
• Strong technical knowledge of fund administration, fund operation and accounting regulatory requirements;
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems and Microsoft Office;
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities;
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills;
• High integrity and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.