Fund Accounting Senior Manager

Your new company

A world leading Fortune 500 and S&P 500 investment firm headquartered in the USA. Over 100,000 employees worldwide, with over $150b in AUM.

Your new role

Seeking an experienced fund accounting and operations leader to oversee a fund administration team based in Singapore. This team delivers comprehensive reporting and administrative services to real estate investment clients. The position is accountable for ensuring high-quality service delivery, and driving efficiency. Responsibilities include establishing reporting frameworks for complex multi-tier investment structures, reviewing consolidated financial statements, managing bespoke client reporting, and coordinating capital activities such as contributions and distributions. The role also plays a key part in onboarding new business and supporting strategic initiatives.

Direct and supervise a team responsible for:

• Meeting client reporting obligations across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Preparing reports for investment entities, investor communications, and fund NAV calculations
• Consolidating financial statements under IFRS/INREV standards
• Reconciling local GAAP (e.g., PRC GAAP, J-GAAP) with IFRS
• Provide operational support for acquisitions and disposals across Asia (Japan, China, Australia, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong)
• Coordinate with auditors, corporate secretaries, and other stakeholders to deliver full administrative support and maintain strong external partnerships
• Research and document technical accounting matters, leading discussions with auditors
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff to maximise efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct performance appraisals and manage resource planning for the team

Client Relationship Management:

• Oversee KPIs and profitability of client engagement
• Resolve escalated issues promptly, ensuring accuracy and a strong customer service focus

Business Development & Risk Management:

• Contribute to business growth by assisting with proposals, pricing, and onboarding processes
• Support billing and budgeting activities
• Participate in system enhancements and coordinate testing across teams
• Lead SOC 1 audit coordination for APAC/EMEA regions

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA qualification in a relevant jurisdiction
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, including 5+ years in a supervisory role
• Background in real estate fund accounting, fund administration, or investment firms with international exposure
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; Yardi experience advantageous
• Track record in automation or operational improvement projects
• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What you need to do now

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