At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions. Those in tax compliance at PwC will focus on validating clients' compliance with tax laws and regulations. You will review and analyse financial data, prepare and file tax returns, and assist businesses in meeting their tax obligations while minimising risks of non-compliance.
This Associate position is responsible for onboarding new clients and setting up new funds and fund structures into the accounting system in accordance with governing documents (i.e., PPM, LPA, etc.). The role involves providing quality accounting/bookkeeping and fund administration service for closed-ended/evergreen Alternative Investments Funds, including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Fund-of-funds, as well as family offices. Key responsibilities include the preparation of monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual/ Net Asset Value (NAV) reporting packs, cash and investment portfolio reconciliation, expense accruals, and calculation of performance fees (incentives fees, carried interests, and/or distribution waterfall) and clawback calculations. It also covers invoice processing, dividend and interest accruals, drafting financial statements and related International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) disclosures, and facilitating annual audits of the Funds.
The role extends to Transfer Agency Services, involving the maintenance of the shareholder/investor register, preparing capital call/distribution/redemption/conversion/share transfer calculations, and coordinating documentation for capital activities to ensure AML compliance. As an Associate, you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to address complex business issues from strategy to execution, guided by the PwC Professional framework which emphasizes purpose-led and values-driven leadership at every level.

Eligibility / Qualification Required:

• You hold a Bachelor and/or Master’s degree in accounting or economics.
• You have at least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund administration or any Big 4 audit firms.
• You have knowledge and understanding of the asset, wealth and management fund industry landscape and operations (including valuation in private companies, debts, etc.), accounting and payment procedures.
• You have knowledge in accounting for investment products, ideally with fund-of-funds, single-manager funds, venture capital, real estate and private equity funds, which will be considered an asset.
• Competent accounting knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
• Professional, confident, and highly motivated self-starter, with an ability to handle multiple engagements/projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Positive attitude to learn and strong team player.
• Possess strong values, personal integrity, and emotional intelligence.
• Meticulous and attention to details, possessing an analytical and enquiring mind-set.
• Possess team spirit, a capacity to build strong client relationships and take initiative to act without waiting for direction (when appropriate).
• Advanced level Microsoft (“MS”) Excel, proficient with MS Word, MS PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and prior experience on Allvue/Investran/eFront, a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skill in English.
• Additional proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Accepting Feedback
• Accounting Practices
• Active Listening
• Communication
• Corporate Tax Planning
• Drafting Tax Documents
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Financial Audit
• Financial Review
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Monitoring and Analyzing Financial Trends
• Optimism
• Preparing Tax Documents
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance Consulting
• Regulatory Submissions Filing
• Tax Accounting
• Tax Auditing
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Credit
• Tax Preparation

Certifications:

• Not specified.

Desired Languages:

• English (Required)
• Mandarin (Advantage)

Other Conditions:

• Travel Requirements: Not Specified.
• Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: No.
• Government Clearance Required: No.

How to Apply:

Application instructions, including specific submission methods and required documents, were not explicitly provided in the text.

General Conditions:

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