Senior Fund Accountant

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

JOB DESCRIPTION:

You will be responsible for assisting with the accounting and full administration of a portfolio of private equity and real estate clients, working together with your colleagues in the Asia-Pacific region. Specific responsibilities include the following:
• Acting as a key/first point of contact for your colleagues across the Asia-Pacific region. Responsible for resolving any issues that may arise;
• Driving the preparation of the funds’ periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports;
• Driving the preparation of the fund accounts, periodic and regulatory reports for the fund entities;
• Guiding the junior employees in completing their work, and by extension acting as the first level of review;
• Assisting the Managers in driving the initial setup of any new funds taken on;
• Learning and implementing best-practice use of private equity and real estate accounting software, reporting, and other tools;
• Pro-actively take on additional responsibilities and tasks from time-to-time as required by your Managers or clients;
• Supporting Managers and Senior Management in ensuring quality work is delivered to the clients;
• Assisting Managers with internal projects and initiatives from time-to-time.

YOUR PROFILE:

• 3 – 5 years of experience of working in asset management (preference for fund managers, fund administrators or the Big 4 etc.);
• Strong academic background;
• Fully qualified Accountant (e.g. ISCA/ACCA/CPAA/AICPA/CIMA) or strong progress on examinations;
• Knowledge of fund operations for private equity and/or real estate funds is a strong plus (including valuation, accounting and payment procedures);
• You are fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in Japanese or Korean will be considered as an asset;
• You possess team spirit with the ability to work independently using your own initiative when appropriate;
• Ability to confidently communicate and collaborate with international colleagues;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet a range of deadlines;
• You are mature, and detail-oriented.
• High level of IT literacy with strong MS Office skills, especially in Excel and Word;
• Knowledge of eFront or Yardi systems would be a distinct advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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