Client Accounting Senior Associate

Client Accounting Senior Associate

Location:            Singapore

Salary:                 Competitive  

Classification:  Full-Time

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets.

With its origins in acting in complex restructuring transactions, GLAS' work covers a broad range of transactions ranging from direct lending with banks and debt funds to high yield bond issuances and complex debt restructurings. GLAS' services are delivered in connection with corporate debt, acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance and sponsor and corporate-led leveraged finance transactions.

The business currently comprises more than 450 professionals servicing over 7000 transactions across its global platform. GLAS currently has offices in London, Sydney, New York, New Jersey, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Client Accounting Senior Associate to join our growing team in Singapore. This role is ideal for a motivated accounting professional with experience in fund or corporate accounting who is looking to deepen their exposure to alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, and digital assets.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and administration services to a portfolio of trusts and funds, while working closely with internal teams and clients in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and administration of trusts and funds focused on investments in private equity, venture capital, digital assets and other alternative assets.


• Handling and supporting the trust and fund administration service line including production of investor reports, financial statements, NAV calculations, monthly and quarterly reconciliations.


• Preparation of the management accounts of SPVs within the trust structures.


• Preparation and submission of tax returns to IRAS, including quarterly GST and annual corporate tax returns.


• Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.


• Preparing/reviewing capital account statements, capital call and distribution notices, waterfall and equalisation calculations and fund performance indicators.


• Assist in client service matters, maintain and build client relationships.


• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure timely completion of regulatory filings.


• Working consultatively with team members on ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.


• 4 to 6 years’ experience in fund or corporate accounting roles.


• Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements.


• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and control mindset.


• Strong analytical and review skills with confidence in exercising professional judgment.


• Comfortable operating in a regulated, inspection‑ready environment.


• Collaborative, organised and able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus


• Paid annual leave plus Singapore public holidays


• Long service award


• Career development and study support available


• Private medical insurance

It’s our people who make GLAS successful and we strive to recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. We recognise that a more inclusive workplace allows ideas and a variety of points of view to trigger discussions or deliver innovative results.

We want people at GLAS to be successful - we are committed in your career development. We truly believe in and live by our values of stepping in, stepping up and standing out.

In addition to our commitment to a diverse workforce we are also happy to talk about flexible working to support work life balance