AVP, Real Estate Fund Accounting

AVP – Real Estate Fund Administration

Fund Administration | Real Assets / Alternative Investments | Singapore

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The Opportunity

We are representing a global fund services platform supporting clients across alternative investments and real assets. As part of continued business growth, the firm is seeking an AVP – Real Estate Fund Administration to support a portfolio of real estate investment structures and oversee day-to-day fund administration activities.

This role combines fund accounting oversight, client servicing, stakeholder coordination, and team supervision within a regulated financial services environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior management while supervising a small team and acting as a key contact point for clients, investors, auditors, and other fund stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Administration & Accounting Oversight

• Support the administration of a portfolio of real estate and alternative investment funds in accordance with administration agreements and operational requirements
• Maintain oversight of books and records, including review of Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations
• Coordinate and review financial statements, periodic reports, and related performance reporting
• Coordinate and review investor allocations relating to capital calls and distributions
• Review capital account statements and related investor reporting documentation
• Support payment processing activities and operational transaction flows

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary day-to-day contact point for assigned clients and fund participants
• Maintain professional relationships with investors, investment managers, banks, auditors, and other stakeholders
• Work closely with Investor Relations teams to support investor communications and capital activity notices
• Assist with client queries, service matters, and ongoing operational coordination

Team Leadership & Operational Support

• Supervise and review work performed by junior team members
• Provide guidance and support to team members on operational and reporting matters
• Monitor deliverables to ensure service quality and compliance with agreed timelines
• Assist with issue escalation and operational problem resolution where required

Projects & Process Improvement

• Participate in internal projects and initiatives supporting operational improvement and business growth
• Support presentations and discussions with existing or prospective clients where required
• Monitor compliance with service agreements and operational procedures
• Contribute to process enhancement initiatives across the business

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience within fund administration, accounting, asset management, or financial services environments
• Prior exposure to real estate, real assets, or alternative investment fund structures
• Experience supervising or guiding junior team members within a team environment

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) completed or in progress would be advantageous

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Experience reviewing general ledgers and financial statements
• Familiarity with consolidation concepts and financial reporting processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience using Yardi, MRI, or similar real estate / fund administration systems would be advantageous

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-based environment
• Professional judgement and attention to detail