Finance Manager (Fund Accounting) - PE Fund Manager

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. Fund accounting is run entirely in-house, so the scope spans financial reporting, valuation support and compliance rather than oversight of an external administrator. It would suit an audit-trained accountant who has since moved into a hands-on finance role and enjoys breadth over narrow specialisation.

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.

Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License number 16S8194)