Fund Accountant/Senior Fund Accountant, Private Equity

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services. With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative teamwork environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work. Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution.

Tasks & Responsibilities

This growth oriented position will have the primary responsibility for providing a full range of fund administration services to private equity and debt funds. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

• Preparation of Net Asset Value calculation and reporting
• Coordinate investor servicing activities, including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reporting
• Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues.
• Preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purposes.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, brokers, and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables.
• Involved in new funds on-boarding process.
• Primary contact to client on daily operational issues, discussion, and any other requests.
• Resolve issues/queries raised by clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred.
• Have a minimum of 3 years (for associate role) and 5 years (senior associate role) of accounting/ audit/ fund administration within Private Equity space.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset.
• Good knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP, and Singapore GAAP.
• Knowledge in Investran would be an added advantage.