Position Description
The Assistant Finance Manager is to support the finance operations and other fund finance managers to provide accurate and timely financial information, analyses and forecasts to allow the management team to make appropriate strategic and managerial decisions; coordinate various financial planning, finance, valuation and reporting functions across the private equity platform.
Key Areas of Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Assist finance team head and partner with group finance on financial analysis activities by collating information, preparing management reports and presentations, and performing monthly analysis as well as fund levels
Work closely with team head as well as relevant fund finance managers and fund heads, where appropriate, to prepare annual financial forecasts and business plans
Collaborate with group treasury team, relevant fund finance managers and fund heads, where appropriate, to prepare and review annual funding plans
Perform and monitor return analysis, including Risk Weighted returns by coordinating with group finance and risk teams
Support management team in preparing financials/projections for new business development opportunities as well as new funds/initiatives
Carry out ad-hoc financial and managerial analysis and presentation
Reporting
Partner with group finance team and relevant fund finance managers to prepare various reporting submissions, both regular and ad-hoc
Coordinate with group finance team and relevant fund finance managers to review monthly financials, receivables and other reports
Assist in planning for annual audit process and overseeing audits of the funds and group entities, in conjunction with fund finance managers and external auditors
Operations
Work together with management team in providing operational oversight and assistance to fund finance managers, including but not limited to liaising with fund administrators, banks, accounting and tax firms, and valuation firms
Assist with opening and set-up of bank accounts for new entities
Coordinate with group tax, finance and treasury teams on any new investments or business developments
Liaise with external counterparties such as and fund administrators
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance or Accounting
A minimum of 6 years of solid finance, planning, operations, asset management and accounting experience, preferably with at least 3 years in the private equity industry
Product knowledge in private equity, debt or special situations is an advantage
Modelling skillset and knowledge
Excellent spoken and written English is essential
Ability to drive projects and assignments independently on a timely basis
Good combination of a sensible mindset and being meticulous
Strong inter-personal and people management skills, with ability to work well with others as a team
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