Fund Accountant

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in fund administration, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Liaise with External Fund Administrators: Establish and maintain effective communication with external fund administrators to facilitate seamless operations.
2. Shadow Accounting: Provide support in shadow accounting for funds as needed. Familiarity with TrustQuay 5Series is advantageous.
3. Collaboration with Tax and Legal Advisors: Work alongside tax and legal advisors on fund setup and administrative tasks related to Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) and offer documents. Supervise tax advisors during tax return periods, with some legal exposure being beneficial.
4. Corporate Secretary Liaison: Collaborate with the corporate secretary and draft minutes for directors' resolutions when necessary.
5. Management and Client Reporting: Produce management reports and client reporting based on shadow accounts and fund administration accounts.
6. Audit Coordination: Act as a liaison between fund auditors and fund administration during the audit season.
7. MAS Submissions: Assist in the preparation of MAS quarterly submissions and other government surveys and returns, with the potential to take on full responsibility over time.
8. Administrative and Compliance Support: Engage in various administrative tasks, including compliance with onboarding processes and assisting corporate accounting with annual returns or other filings (approximately 10% of your time).

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will currently be working in fund administration and possess a CPA or CA qualification. We are looking for someone who is eager to transition to a smaller team environment. Candidates should be prepared to learn and research unfamiliar areas, demonstrating a solid understanding of fund administration processes from client onboarding to distributions and fund closures.

While front-office sales skills are not required, the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with directors, C-suite executives, and external investors is essential.

Work Environment

Our team operates on a hybrid model, typically working three days in the office and two days remotely. Some staff members choose to come into the office an additional day. We offer flexibility for remote work to accommodate family commitments. Candidates can expect an eight-hour workday, with office hours varying as needed.

If you are passionate about fund administration and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!