Senior Finance Manager

Our client is an international private equity firm who specialise in property development. Based in their regional hub office in Hong Kong this is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate who is is looking for a dynamic growing organisation that will offer enhanced career development.

Main Responsibilities
In charge of fund consolidation and administration
Handling of monthly closings of the fund level entities and include the review of work performed by fund and assistant accountants
Producing quarterly and annual fund consolidated financial statements, partners- position statements and investors' reporting templates
Maintaining and reconciling fund model and track record data on a quarterly basis
Liaising with auditors as part of annual audit and ad hoc investor requests
Working alongside Investor Relations team to provide responses to investors- ad hoc queries
Generating ad-hoc reports for Investment Management and Fund Management teams
Monitoring cash and liquidity positions of the fund and in particular manage sources and uses of funds in accordance with provisions in the Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) in conjunction with Group Treasury
Ensuring sufficient yet optimal cash balances are in place to finance property acquisitions and working capital requirements in conjunction with Group Treasury
Ensuring GAAP compliance of all fund entities and include GAAP adjustments for SPVs (if required) for consolidation purposes
Reviewing all accounting and finance matters in relation to the acquisitions and disposals of investments and other fund level initiatives and provide input to Investment Management, Corporate Finance and Fund Management teams
Monitoring and managing risks including currency, interest rate, liquidity and credit. Tasks include risk assessment, development of hedging policies and implementation of hedging strategies with Group Treasury and CFO and ensuring proper accounting records are kept and reconciled with treasury records
Championing continuous improvements in internal controls and systems enhancements to ensure efficient control and recording of transactions

Requirements
A qualified accountant with at least 7 years experience some coming from the funds industry. Private Equity exposure would be an advantage.
Strong technical background and experience in partnership accounting, fund administration and consolidation under IFRS
Exposures to fund / LPA accounting, financial products including swaps and options and other GAAPs in particular JGAAP preferable
Exposures to property accounting is a definite asset
Experience in working in a multicultural environment and in liaison with overseas offices
Advanced excel skills to macro level

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity please send you resume in confidence to nick.fenn@hays.com.hk or call + 852 2521 1299