Finance Manager
Job Summary
Our client is a private equity fund manager looking to hire a Finance Manager to take ownership of fund and corporate accounting for their Singapore platform. The role reports directly into the COO/CFO and encompasses financial reporting, valuation support, and compliance. This position suits an audit-trained accountant seeking a hands-on finance role with broad responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Maintain books and financial statements
- Support valuation and NAV preparation
- Manage capital calls and cash flow
- Oversee audits and tax filings
- Supervise finance team
Required Skills
- Degree in Accountancy with CA/CPA/ACCA
- 5-10 years experience with audit foundation
- Fund accounting or fund administration experience
- Hands-on account management
- Strong communication skills
Job Details
Responsibilities for the Finance Manager:
- Maintain the books and records of the funds and management entities, including quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Support valuation work, NAV preparation and investor allocations, working closely with the investment team.
- Manage capital calls, distributions, investor reporting and cash flow forecasting.
- Oversee statutory audits, tax filings and regulatory and compliance submissions, liaising with auditors, tax agents, bankers and corporate secretarial providers.
- Supervise and develop a small finance team, reviewing their work and setting priorities.
- Support budgeting and management reporting.
- Work directly with senior management on finance matters and projects.
Requirements for the Finance Manager:
- Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, with a foundation in external audit.
- Subsequent experience in fund accounting, fund administration or sell side finance, ideally with exposure to private markets.
- Comfortable operating hands-on across full set accounts, fund reporting and compliance matters.
- Experience managing a small team.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders directly.