MUFG Investor Services hiring Fund Accountant, Client Operations - Private Equity in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | LinkedIn (2024)

Company DescriptionAbout MUFG Investor Services:MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution.

Job DescriptionOpportunity coming soon!!

We are building out our Clients Operations function and are wanting to hear from dynamic and experienced fund accountants to journey with us on a new office opening in Malaysia.

The opportunity will provide you a platform to elevate your learning in your career. You will be part of a refreshing people culture were we encourage remote and in-office working to strike a work-life balance that ensures delivery for our clients and supports our teammates and helps everyone to achieve a sense of belonging.

Soon to be set up Malaysian entity is MUFG Investor Services, and employment is subject to final contractResponsibilitiesThis growth oriented position will have the primary responsibility of providing the full range of fund administration services to private equity funds. This individual will be responsible for understanding and applying current accounting principles to the accounting and financial reporting of funds and for reviewing transaction and valuation information. A partial list of responsibilities and skills includes:

• Preparation and Review of Net Asset Value calculation and reportings
• Coordinate investor servicing activities. Including investor on-boarding, capital calls, distributions, and other investor reportings.
• Maintain a working understanding of fund documentation(s) and apply the terms to the financial reporting and the income and expense allocations
• Maintain a working knowledge of current accounting principles and developing solutions for issues
• Preparation and review of financial statements and footnotes for audit purpose
• Liase with banks, auditors, brokers and custodians to ensure smooth service delivery to clients and timely completion of deliverables
• Involved in new funds on-boarding process
• Primary contact to client on daily operational, issue discussion and any other request
• Resolve issues/queries raised clients in a timely manner and maintain a high level of client satisfaction
• Identify and highlight opportunities for internal process improvement and increase in operational efficiency
• Assist team manager to manage the day to day operations
• Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above

Qualifications

• Hold a university degree in Banking/ Finance/ Mathematics/ Accounting/Economics, qualified accountant or other relevant qualification preferred
• Have a minimum of 3-6 years progressive accounting/ audit/ fund administration experience in servicing private equity clients.
• Strong computer skills with strength in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly asset.
• Strong knowledge in IFRS, US GAAP and GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software: Investran would be an advantage

Additional InformationAt MUFG Investor Services, we are exceptionally proud of our approach to Hybrid Working. It enables the flexibility to thrive from wherever our employees work and, stay connected to their team and our culture. When we make Hybrid Working plans, we get to know the individual and pride ourselves in underpinning all our decisions with fairness and consistency.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursem*nt of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.