Fund Accounting Officer

About the role

This is a senior management role within the Hedge Funds Services Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Solutions Group, based in Singapore. It involves working with colleagues at all levels internally and externally, as well as with senior executives of State Street, and requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative and the ability to handle multiple assignments under pressure. The position manages departments undergoing significant growth, and candidates with a PE FA background are also welcome.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to the team so that it works together to achieve yearly and quarterly financial and operations goals.
• Develop and execute business plans, internally and in partnership with clients, and manage client relationships at the appropriate level.
• Ensure processes and procedures meet quality standards and are consistently applied and reviewed.
• Direct and train subordinate managers and staff, address employee concerns, and review and approve NAV files in line with policy.
• Communicate company initiatives to staff, develop the department budget and staffing projections, and complete staffing proposals for newly awarded business.
• Monitor and approve department expenses, assess operational effectiveness and suggest improvements.
• Develop ideas for new products and services, take part in new business processes such as proposal reviews and prospect presentations, and represent the organization internally and externally.
• Take part in performance planning, including goal setting, feedback and formal appraisals.
• Allocate and coordinate resources, including staff, space and equipment, lead special projects, serve on committees and task forces, and provide leadership in areas outside the division.

Required profile

• University degree (business, mathematics, finance or economics preferred; accounting concentration a plus).
• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years of supervisory and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in hedge funds and fund of funds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments.

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and MS Excel.