Fund Accountant

Tantallon Capital Advisors is a Singapore-based investment management firm, set up in 2003, holding a Capital Markets Service License in Fund Management from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, extremely detail oriented, and committed to maintaining stellar service standards, to join our Operations Team in Singapore. The successful candidate can look forward to working in a fast paced, collegial environment, where integrity and loyalty is valued, with a competitive remuneration package.

Associate Requirements:

• Basic understanding of accounting and finance (equities and derivatives)
• A positive attitude, excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, the willingness to adapt quickly to the office culture and to to learn new skills and workflows, and to be able to function effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office including Word, PowerPoint and Excel is a must. Excel VBA and exposure to Bloomberg are an added advantage.
• Demonstrable good analytical and organisational skills.
• The ability to meet daily/monthly deadlines in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
• Candidate must be Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR).

Major Responsibilities:

• Key point of contact for operations and related queries from clients, fund administrator, brokers, and custodians. The associate should be comfortable liaising with brokers, custodians, fund administrators, fund managers and traders to ensure prompt and accurate reporting and reconciliation of cash and securities positions.
• Daily reconciliation and processing of trades, and the calculation of daily and monthly Net Asset Values (NAV), and profit and loss statements for various funds. Work closely with fund administrators and custodians to ensure on-time settlement of all equity, futures, and FX trading activity.
• Ensure cash balances are maintained in line with stipulated fund guidelines, and specific instructions by the fund managers.
• Process corporate actions including cash dividends, stock splits, mergers/demergers, rights issues, bonus issues, etc.
• Prepare expense accounts for the fund, including payment authorisations to various vendors.
• Assist in audit and compliance exercises.
• Process client subscription and redemptions.
• Perform basic attribution analysis for the fund.
• Perform mock-ups and scenarios for portfolio construction, NAV calculation, and fund expenses.
• Support colleagues as and when required.

Tantallon offers a competitive total compensation package. Remuneration for the above position is dependent on work experience and skillset.

Tantallon Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.