Fund Accountant & Operations Manager

Position: Fund Finance & Operations Manager Location: Singapore Reporting To: CEO Overview Our client is seeking a hands-on Fund Accounting & Operations Manager to support the day-to-day financial, operational, and regulatory functions of the business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will play a key role in ensuring smooth fund operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, overseeing financial reporting processes, and supporting business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will come from a fund management, hedge fund, family office, VCC, or fund administration environment and possess a strong understanding of both finance and operational controls. Ideal Candidate Profile A well-rounded fund finance and operations professional who combines strong fund accounting knowledge with practical exposure to compliance, MAS regulatory reporting, AML/KYC processes, and day-to-day fund operations, while being comfortable operating in a lean environment and partnering directly with the CEO. Key ResponsibilitiesFund Finance & Accounting • Oversee fund accounting activities, including NAV review, management fee calculations, investor reporting, and reconciliation processes. • Coordinate with external fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and service providers to ensure timely and accurate reporting. • Review financial statements, management accounts, and cash flow positions across fund structures and related entities. • Support treasury and banking activities, including payment processing and cash management. Regulatory & Compliance • Support regulatory reporting requirements and liaise with external compliance providers where necessary. • Ensure adherence to MAS regulations, internal policies, AML/KYC requirements, and investor onboarding standards. • Assist in compliance monitoring, regulatory filings, audit preparations, and maintenance of governance documentation. • Coordinate periodic reviews of operational and regulatory controls. Fund Operations • Manage day-to-day operational matters relating to fund subscriptions, redemptions, investor servicing, and fund administration. • Act as the key liaison between investors, fund administrators, custodians, banks, legal counsel, and other external stakeholders. • Support fund launches, new product implementation, and operational improvement initiatives. • Establish and enhance operational processes, controls, and documentation to ensure scalability and efficiency. Corporate & Administrative Support • Oversee payroll administration and coordinate with external payroll providers. • Support annual audits, tax filings, ACRA-related matters, and corporate governance requirements. • Assist the CEO on strategic projects, business initiatives, and ad-hoc operational matters when required. Key Qualities • 5+ years of experience within fund accounting, fund finance, fund operations, or a related function within a fund management, hedge fund, family office, VCC, or fund administration environment. • Strong understanding of fund structures, NAV processes, investor reporting, and operational workflows. • Exposure to MAS regulatory requirements, AML/KYC processes, and compliance-related matters. • Familiarity with financial reporting, audits, taxation, and corporate governance processes. • Experience managing multiple stakeholders, including fund administrators, auditors, banks, legal counsel, and investors. • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a lean and entrepreneurial environment. • Strong communication skills with the ability to operate independently and work closely with senior management. • Prior payroll administration experience is advantageous but not essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr