Associate Director, Fund Accounting (Real Estate)
- Full-time
- Rank: Associate Director
- Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
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 14 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. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
Job Description
This growth-oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to real estate clients. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:
- Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
- Review of Net Asset Value calculation and associated reporting.
- Review investor capital activities, annual financial audit and other statutory reporting.
- 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
- Liaise with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables
- Involved in new funds on-boarding process
- 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
- Responsible of work allocation and team utilisation. Assist on coordination of resources and make sure that appropriate cross training and coverage is in place to meet client and organizational expectations for deliverables.
- Participate in company and client initiatives outside of normal deliverables and responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above
Qualifications
- Hold a university degree in Finance/ Accounting, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred
- Have a minimum of 7 years progressive accounting/ audit/ fund administration experience in property management or real estate funds with experience managing staff.
- In-depth understanding of real estate industry.
- Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products and willing to embrace new technologies for efficient solution. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
- Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and Singapore GAAP.
- Experience with accounting software: Yardi would be an advantage
- Knowledge in group consolidations is required.
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.
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At MUFG Investor Services, we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help identify skills and experience that align with role requirements. All AI recommendations are reviewed by our recruitment team before any decisions are made.
MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.