Manager - Fund Accounting

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

As a Manager within the Fund Accounting team, you will be a leader responsible for driving operational excellence and team performance. You will manage a team of accounting professionals, oversee complex 
client relationships and ensure delivery of high-quality accounting services. The position focuses on 
people management and operational efficiency while maintaining overall accountability for team 
performance and client satisfaction. 

What you will do

• Manage client relationship through regular calls with clients. Escalate client issues to Director of Client Management whenever required. 
• Ensure clients complaints are properly handle. Engage in problem solving of complex situations. 
• In charge of a portfolio as determined by Director-Accounting Services 
• Ensure Maintenance of Fund’s books and records in accordance with the Offering Memorandum and other Constitutive Documents. 
• Review complex tax computations prepared by team members. 
• Review complex financial statements prepared by FS team prior to sending to clients 
• Submission of tax returns via MNS. 
• Ensure that new methodologies, standards, new regulations and correct use of software, are applied within the team to better service the client. 
• Work closely together with the other functions to ensure a good client service delivery. 
• Monitoring of budgets, identifying revenue opportunities and monitoring of WIP. 
• Manage the performance review of team members. Design and monitor their individual development plan to cater for their growth and effectiveness within the company. 

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance
• Auto–enrolment pension scheme with employer and employee contributions based on age bracket
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and immediate family
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity, including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field or ACCA Qualified/ACA would be an advantage
• Minimum 7 years’ managerial operational experience in either fund or corporate accounting services 
• Experience in complex accounting 
• Sound Knowledge of IFRS, Preparation of     Financial Statement under IFRS and other applicable laws and regulations 
• Proven client operational relationship at senior level 
• Excellent knowledge of PAXUS and/or Microgen  

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.