Fund Accountant, Kuala Lumpur

Department: Alternative Fund Services Job Type: Full Time

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for preparing and delivering seamless fund administration services to asset and fund managers of private equity funds.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting services for private equity fund clients including preparing and processing transactions and other fund accounting output for subsequent review
Provide support to respond to client and/or investors’ queries
Prepare fee calculations (management fees, capital call amounts, distribution amounts, carried interest, and waterfall) and verifying that calculations are in accordance with the applicable fund terms
Prepare various statements and notices including but not limited to investor capital call and distribution notices
Prepare ad-hoc requests regarding fund and investor-specific reports as well as analysis
Prepare fund’s periodic (monthly/ quarterly/ annually) reports and annual audit supports
Prepare SPV accounting
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all deliverables
Provide payment support to clients
Understand and assist clients with other reporting, such as CRS/FATCA, VAT, K1s, etc
Assist clients to address and resolve audit inquiries from external auditors during year-end audit
Participate in pre-project stage discussions with the clients and define more detailed services model for specific clients as required
Participate in internal as well as external technology solutions to address the complex reporting and data requirements of clients
Exposure to and learning the latest technology solutions in the asset servicing industry, driving automation for less manual bookings and providing more value-added services to clients
Perform additional duties as and when assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Commerce or Finance or a related degree with a major in Accounting
An internationally recognized accounting qualification or undertaking of such professional qualifications such as CPA, CA is highly regarded
Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting & finance with a preferred specialty in private equity, or a combination of audit/fund administration and private equity funds experience is highly regarded
Knowledge of different accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP)

Other Skills

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Able to work under pressure, multi-task and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
High integrity and accountability for proposing solutions, time management and reporting back to management in a timely manner
Detail-oriented and analytical, able to perform work with high accuracy, mature, self-motivated
Good problem-solving skills and a team player
Proactive manner with excellent organizing and planning skills
Fluency in both spoken and written English. Proficiency in spoken Chinese Mandarin is a plus
Proficiency in Excel and other Windows-based software
Due to job requirements, we would require candidate to possess Mandarin speaking skills to communicate with our prospects in China.

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