Assistant General Manager - Finance (Fund)
Role Objective
The Senior Manager (SM) / Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Finance will assist in setting up and overseeing the financial operations of a new real estate fund management platform. This role involves setting up fund accounting processes and systems, preparing financial reports, liaising with external parties to set up subscription lines or to facilitate audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience, expertise, and an entrepreneurial approach to help set up and run the platform from its initial stages.
Job Duties
- Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the fund, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS
- Financial Analysis: Conduct and oversee financial data analysis to support decision-making and provide insights into fund performance
- Fund Accounting: Oversee the maintenance of books and records for the firm’s third-party capital real estate fund, including full-cycle accounting
- Investor Reporting: Prepare finance related investor statements, including capital account statements, drawdown notices and distribution notices
- Fund Administration Support: Work with the fund administrator on daily operations, client onboarding, KYC and compliance processes
- System Integration: Participate in the set-up, due diligence, and implementation of the fund accounting system
- Cash Management: Collaborate with treasury team to supervise cash management activities and monitor cash flows and distributions
- Audit Support: Manage fund financial audit process (both internal and external) and liaise with auditors to provide necessary documentation and explanations.
- Tax: Collaborate with internal & external tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and regulatory requirements
- Team Leadership: Train junior fund accountants, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent certification is a must
- Fund accounting experience at a reasonably senior level is a must
- Experience in real estate accounting or a related field and familiarity working with real estate investments across Australia, Japan and Singapore is preferred
- Strong knowledge of the full fund cycle, private equity fund accounting processes and financial reporting standards. Knowledge and experience working with AIFM’s is a significant plus
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Yardi, Investran), Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced functions in Excel
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills