Head of Fund Accounting

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 depth Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Full fund lifecycle ownership

Oversee end-to-end processes across private equity and venture capital mandates Manage capital calls, subscriptions, equalization, fee and expense allocations Review NAVs, waterfalls and carry, distributions, financial statements, and investor reporting Ensure on-time, accurate delivery across month-end, quarter-end, and audit cycles Act as senior point of contact for GPs, LPs, auditors, custodians, and banking partners Lead critical client conversations on deliverables, issues, fees, and process changes Proactively surface risks, propose solutions, and drive alignment to outcomes

Operating excellence and change

Standardize workflows, SLAs, and controls across the team Champion system adoption and automation Define KPIs and drive continuous improvement in cycle times and first-pass yield

Cross-functional collaboration

Partner with Compliance, Legal, Technology, and Business Development on onboarding, migrations, and due diligence

Risk and governance

Maintain a strong control environment with robust documentation and incident management Ensure compliance with FATCA, CRS, AML and jurisdictional regulations Lead audit readiness and responses with minimal findings

Qualifications

10+ years in fund administration or fund accounting with deep exposure to private equity and venture capital Proven leadership of mid-to-large teams with strong people management and coaching skills Strong technical command of full fund lifecycle : capital activity, equalization, NAV, financial reporting, carry waterfalls, and audits Excellent client communication and stakeholder management, including issue resolution and negotiation Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred Critical thinker with sound judgment and bias to action Clear, direct communicator who sets expectations and follows through Client-first mindset with commercial acumen Talent developer who builds bench strength and drives performance Seniority level

Director Employment type

Full-time Job function

Accounting / Auditing

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