About the Role
We are looking for a Deputy Head to deliver fund accounting, fund administration and fund advisory services to our clients. You will lead client engagements, ensure quality delivery, and help grow our fund solutions practice.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in running the fund solutions and accounting practice, including engagement planning, resourcing and delivery
Lead client engagements covering fund accounting, NAV calculation, financial reporting and investor reporting
Review financial statements, management accounts and audit schedules for client funds
Manage client relationships and act as a key contact for fund managers, auditors, custodians and banks
Ensure quality, timeliness and profitability of engagements, including scoping, fee proposals and monitoring utilisation
Lead, coach and develop consultants and fund accountants
Support regulatory and compliance advisory, including MAS requirements, AML/CFT and FATCA/CRS
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field; professional qualification (CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, CFA or equivalent) preferred
At least 8 to 10 years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration or fund advisory, including 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
Experience in a consulting, advisory, audit or professional services environment is an advantage
Good knowledge of fund structures (e.g. VCC, unit trusts, hedge funds, private equity, real estate or private debt funds) and relevant accounting standards
Working knowledge of the MAS regulatory framework
Hands-on experience with fund accounting systems (e.g. [Investran, Geneva, Advent, etc.])
Strong client-facing, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
Strong people leadership and the ability to guide a small team
Credence has a single purpose: To simplify Compliance.
The solutions we offerare simple and cost-effective. The help we provide is hands on and straightforward. Our services are thorough and proper.
We think of compliance as part of the business and it is essential that it does not become a roadblock to your success. Compliance is the gate-keeper of the business and we are here to enable you to sleep soundly at night.