POSITION OVERVIEW

The Fund Finance Controller should have a deep understanding of private equity fund structures and requirements as well as joint venture arrangement and is responsible for overseeing multiple private equity funds and joint ventures managed by ESR in terms of financial management, reporting, operations, compliance, budgeting and forecasting as well as providing support to senior management, investment professionals and transaction team on fund raising, investor relations, fund set-ups, deal structuring, acquisitions and dispositions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified accountant (CA/CPA/ACCA) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in private equity fund accounting, logistic real estate, data centre, infrastructure and one of the Big Four audit firms.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, SFRS(I), financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and work with third-party fund administrators and fund accountants.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively liaising with various stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team, driving performance and professional development.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations, expense management, monthly/quarterly/yearly closing, monthly/quarterly/yearly consolidations and preparations of all required financial reports of multiple private equity funds and joint venture arragements as well as all entities in the private equity funds and joint ventures including those property-owning entities if the properties are in Singapore.
• Ensure accurate calculation of all relevant management fees, performance fees and carried interests.
• Review and approve relevant purchase orders, vendors’ invoices and vendor payments.
• Review and approve net asset value statements, capital account statements, financial statements, management reports, valuation reports and investor reports to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Liaise, coordinate, plan and lead statutory and other required audits with internal and external auditors.