Client Services Associate (Accounting)
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.
Key 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 and statutory financial statements of SPVs within the trust structures.
- Preparation and submission of tax returns to IRAS, including quarterly GST and annual corporate tax returns.
- Preparation and review of XBRL financial statements.
- Be involved in new client onboarding including coordination of opening of new bank accounts, drafting fund agreements, and conducting investor and fund KYC.
- Preparing 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
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
- 2 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
Our people are at the heart of GLAS's success. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals in an environment built on inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, encourage meaningful discussion and help us deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
We are passionate about supporting our employees' career development and long-term success. Our culture is underpinned by our core values of Excellence, Client Centricity, Collaboration and Innovation, which guide the way we work, support our clients and achieve results together.
At GLAS, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and thrive, regardless of background or experience. We believe that fostering an inclusive workplace strengthens our business, our people and the service we provide to our clients
Skills Required
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Two years of experience in fund or corporate accounting roles
- Strong understanding of SFRS and Singapore statutory requirements
- Detail-oriented approach with strong documentation and control mindset
- Strong analytical and review skills with confidence exercising professional judgment
- Comfort operating in a regulated, inspection-ready environment
- Collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines
What We Do
GLAS was established in 2011 as an independent provider of financial administration services. The company was originally created to provide the market a willing participant in complex loan restructuring transactions where many large institutions are reluctant to take swift and cooperative action without causing delays and generating large legal bills. Our experienced team of market professionals and the close involvement of management personnel allows us to smooth the progress of your transaction. Today, GLAS are recognised as the premier independent, non-creditor, conflict-free provider of loan agency and bond trustee services, focused on providing streamlined solutions to complex transactions with the ability to work on deals which may be in distress, pre- or post-restructuring or unusual in nature. Our Mission Our mission is to always strive to deliver professional expertise to our clients and their stakeholders so that they can achieve successful outcomes on their transactions. We will provide this through collaborative teamworking and delivery of solution based, innovative services. This will make GLAS their preferred go-to global partner of agency and trustee services. GLAS and its subsidiaries operate on one global platform with teams based in London, Manchester, Paris, Frankfurt, New York, New Jersey, Sydney, Brisbane and Singapore, ensuring 24/7 support. GLAS is a proud award winner of the ALT Credit European Services awards in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.
