Fund Finance Manager

Job Overview: Responsible for valuation processes as well as the finance/accounting/fund operations across the firm’s funds and investment holding entities. You will also ensure the operational excellence of fund operations and valuation processes across the diversified portfolio of FoF (fund of funds) and direct investments. Roles & Responsibilities: - Manage in-house independent valuation activities, including financial modelling or financial model reviews, and reviewing valuation reports. - Collaborate and build strong rapport with internal stakeholders as well as external parties (service providers, auditors etc.) on valuation-related matters relevant to our investments. - Support Fund Valuation Control process, including ensuring timely delivery of valuation outputs across all asset classes to support our valuation cycles. - Contributing to process improvement: Identify opportunities to improve valuation methodologies, reporting tools, and operational workflows. - Review books and accounting records of the Private Equity Funds and investment holding entities, ensuring transactions and records are captured and updated in the accounting and portfolio management system on a timely basis. - Support investment teams on operational, financial and funding requirements. - Support audit, tax and other statutory requirements within stipulated timelines. - Respond to information needs of management to meet new accounting and business requirements. - Support or participate in projects (e.g. process improvements, system enhancements, new entity or product setup) as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements: - Degree in accounting or Finance with a reputable institution. Qualified Accountants with relevant experience will be considered. - At least 5 years of relevant working experience (in a controlling, audit or valuation function) with a good understanding of the different types of financial instruments and valuation concepts, preferably with at least 3 years in a public accounting firm doing Audit or Valuation. - Has an understanding of private market valuations and the ability to challenge the accuracy of valuations prepared is a plus. - Detailed understanding of valuation methodologies. - Good working knowledge of Finance/ Accounting policies and procedures, audit and accounting laws, practices and regulations. - Technically strong in financial reporting and accounting standards (local GAAPs to IFRS/US GAAP). - Meticulous, organised, independent, a strong team player and possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills who is keen to learn and pick up new challenges in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. - Driven self-starter, proactive and self-motivated with strong initiative, who is hands-on and comfortable managing multiple tasks, is confident in engaging different stakeholders, and can work independently to deliver quality work and outcomes within stipulated timelines. - Strong proficiency in PC skills, Microsoft Office/ Excel (e.g. formulas, pivots, data analysis). - Positive attitude, keen to learn and willing to take on new challenges. - Process-savvy and have a strong mindset for process efficiency.