Accountant (contract to perm)

• Maintain full sets of accounts and prepare monthly financial statements in a timely manner. • Manage and verify the financial records, asset valuations, and daily transactions of investment in funds and private equity. • Transaction processing, record and reconcile investment trades, capital calls, distributions, and cash movements. • Reconcile general ledgers, various schedules, bank statements and balance sheets. • Maintain investment schedules and summary. • Prepare monthly management report to shareholders. • Review annual filing and tax returns filing documents. • Liaise with external auditors, tax agents (SG and USA), bankers and company secretary. • Collaborate with Hong Kong colleagues when required. • Any other ad-hoc duties as and when required. Skills and Attributes • Able to work independently and demonstrate strong discipline in closing monthly accounts accurately and on time. • Well-versed in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word . • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables are preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. • Meticulous, organised and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative. • Able to prioritise tasks effectively and meet work objectives and deadlines. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. CPA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred. • Experience in managing the full accounting cycle, from original transaction source documents through to the preparation of final financial statements. • Experience and knowledge in fund accounting and public equity investment accounting is preferred. • Experience in bank account opening and related banking processes, with a good understanding of the required documentation and procedures. • Minimum 2 years of working experience in a related field is required.