Job Description

Fund Controller
Based in Singapore, the Fund Controller will report to the CFO and COO (in Japan). The candidate will be responsible for all finance, accounting and controlling aspects of the Japan core real estate fund.Job Responsibilities:

• Set-up and put in place SOP\'s, create and administer structures, capital calls & treasury, accounting & financial reporting for a new Asia Pacific open-ended Fund product.
• Oversee external fund administrator and provide fund administrator with all necessary information and documents as requested.
• Liaise with external fund manager in the onboarding of fund investors.
• Build and supervise (over time) a small team of accounting associates in providing accounting, tax and investor reporting administration services for funds.
• Review monthly property activity reports relative to property budgets and operating data, and review reconciliations of investment general ledger to property financial statements.
• Work with Asset Managers to prepare the quarterly investment level debt compliance requirements.
• Work with the Senior Fund Manager on the oversight of fund cash and currency management and budgeting.
• Work with Senior Fund Manager and Asset Managers to maintain fund level cash flow models.
• Maintain strong relationships with external service providers including Fund Administrators, Audit, Tax, Bankers and Hedging specialists.
• Manage the preparation and dissemination of portfolio financial information to clients, Portfolio Managers, Asset Managers, Consultants, and Investor Relations Group.
• Work closely with Senior Fund Manager, Head of Asia Research and Investor Relations Group in the preparation and distribution of quarterly and annual reports.
• Lead financial and tax due diligence associated with new investments, as well as with the financial analysis around other transactions such as dispositions, refinancing, etc.
• Work with the fund\'s Corporate Finance Team on documentation on investment level debt
• Responsible for the maintenance and updating of accounting policies and procedures for the fund
• Overseeing IFRS, ANREV and AIFMD reporting for the Fund.
• Manages and coordinates several group-wide projects throughout the year pertaining to the Fund
• Maintains strong relationships with external service providers including audit, tax and legal vendors.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of international real estate or private equity accounting experience.
• Experience with open-end Fund is a plus
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or similar concentration
• Professional accounting qualification - ACCA/CPA/ISCPA
• Strong knowledge and experience in the full life-cycle of a private equity real estate fund from structuring and establishment, fund investments through long-term strategy.
• Extensive experience in tax planning for cross border transactions and due diligence of real estate transactions.
• Financial Modelling experience (e.g. Discounted Cash Flow Valuation, Internal Rate of Return, Time Weighted Rate of Return, Distribution yields etc).
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with IFRS, local GAAP, local tax and local company law
• Self-starter with ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

BenefitsBonus + benefits

Macdonald & Company