Overview
FP Global Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Head of Fund Accounting
We are seeking a hands-on leader to build and elevate the Fund Accounting function in Malaysia. This role leads a growing team to manage the full lifecycle of private markets and venture capital funds, drive operating excellence, and serve as a senior client-facing partner.
Responsibilities
- Team leadership and development
Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing fund accounting team
Set clear goals, institute QA and review frameworks, and build succession depthFoster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvementFull fund lifecycle ownershipOversee end-to-end processes across private equity and venture capital mandates
Manage capital calls, subscriptions, equalization, fee and expense allocationsReview NAVs, waterfalls and carry, distributions, financial statements, and investor reportingEnsure on-time, accurate delivery across month-end, quarter-end, and audit cyclesAct as senior point of contact for GPs, LPs, auditors, custodians, and banking partnersLead critical client conversations on deliverables, issues, fees, and process changesProactively surface risks, propose solutions, and drive alignment to outcomesOperating excellence and changeStandardize workflows, SLAs, and controls across the team
Champion system adoption and automationDefine KPIs and drive continuous improvement in cycle times and first-pass yieldCross-functional collaborationPartner with Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Business Development on onboarding, migrations, and due diligence
Risk and governanceMaintain a strong control environment with robust documentation and incident management
Ensure compliance with FATCA, CRS, AML and jurisdictional regulationsLead audit readiness and responses with minimal findingsQualifications
10+ years in fund administration or fund accounting with deep exposure to private equity and venture capitalProven leadership of mid-to-large teams with strong people management and coaching skillsStrong technical command of full fund lifecycle : capital activity, equalization, NAV, financial reporting, carry waterfalls, and auditsExcellent client communication and stakeholder management, including issue resolution and negotiationDegree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional accounting qualification preferredCritical thinker with sound judgment and bias to actionClear, direct communicator who sets expectations and follows throughClient-first mindset with commercial acumenTalent developer who builds bench strength and drives performanceSeniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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