Conduct pre-investment reviews covering deal origination, feasibility study, stage-gate approvals, methodology and rational for allocations, valuation, due diligence and finalisation processes.
Evaluate the reasonableness and consistency of assumptions, models, and calculations used, as well as the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying data used.
Conduct post-investment review for key projects, stakeholder reporting on return and risk metrics, portfolio adjustment process, completeness, and resolution of risk assessments.
Work with some auditors in operating platforms to integrate insights on project progress (e.g. execution of asset enhancement initiatives that were underwritten in business case).
Review the process of ensuring adherence to the commitments made to investors.
Review the capabilities and functionalities of portfolio deal/management systems (not security review) to support a sustainable business growth.
Understand and recommend if any key policies or design controls need to be developed for the company.
Periodically understand the market and operating category research insights along with the risk landscape to identify trends that are required to be audited.
Review the existing process of compliance to ensure compliance with the regulations and company policies (e.g. AML/CFT, TPAs, MAS notifications etc).
Understand emerging compliances relevant to the market and assets invested into to conduct proactive audits.
Identify audit issues and concerns, assess risks and exposures, and make practical and value-added recommendations on internal controls, efficiencies and business processes to the Management to mitigate overall exposure to business risks.
May be required to assist with special reviews and investigations.
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by your immediate supervisor / the head of department from time to time.
Job Requirements
Good degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or equivalent including CFA and CA.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within an Asset or Investment Management firm/ Big 4 accounting firms specialising in private funds and alternate asset management audit.
Knowledge of Investment/Fund Management processes (e.g., fund life cycle, sales, trading, fund management, compliance).
Good understanding of regulatory requirements and developments within the Investment/Fund Management industry.
Possess good business acumen and have an inquiring mind
Meticulous, highly analytical, process-driven self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member
Good interpersonal skills, able to work in diverse environment and build good working relationships with business counterparts
