Director, Fund Accounting

Company Description
About MUFG Investor Services:
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world's largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more.

Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today's investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.

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Job Description
This position will have the primary responsibility of managing fund accounting team(s) providing the full range of fund administration services to Private Equity, Real Estate and Hybrid Clients

This individual will be reporting directly to the Head of Operations, Malaysia and the Head of Client Operations, Fund Accounting, PERA in Singapore

A Partial List Of Responsibilities And Skills Includes

• Review and coordinate Net Asset Value calculation and reportings
• Review and coordinate investor servicing activities. Including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reportings.
• Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues
• Review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purpose
• Liase with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables
• Lead new funds on-boarding process and ensure that everything is in order prior to the fund launch.
• Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
• Resolve issues/queries raised clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency
• Participate in client pitch or any other sales effort as a subject matter expert.
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Banking/ Finance/ Mathematics/ Accounting/Economics, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred
• Have a minimum of 12 years progressive fund administration experience in servicing a Private Equity and/or Real Estate Clients
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and GAAP. Knowledge in Luxembourg GAAP, Japanese GAAP, Singapore GAAP would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Yardi & Geneva accounting software would be an advantage
• Open to non-Malaysian and willing to be relocated to Kuala Lumpur. Preference given to those that having solid experience in Private Equity.

Additional Information
What's in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?

Take a look at our careers site and you'll find everything you'd expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world's largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it's how we defy expectations that really defines us. You'll feel that difference in all kinds of ways.  Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT.  Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary?  Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.