Ensure accuracy and timely completion of investor deliverables such as NAV reports, capital call notices, capital distribution notices, investor capital account statements and investor reports/questionnaires
Manage year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory, accounting, and other internal requirements
Support the Fund Manager in transactions, budgeting and fund operations
Liaise with external tax providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filing and payment of all taxes
Review of tax compliance matters and support tax matters on transactions
Manage and liaise with outsourced service providers (e.g. accounting service providers, company secretary, tax advisors, legal counsel etc.) as necessary
Assist in the calculation of portfolio performance metrics
Ensure compliance with treasury debt reporting and debt covenants
Support wider Nuveen initiatives, such as systems integration, process standardisation, and platform modernisation
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary
Be involved in new projects, as appropriate
Qualifications & Experience Required :
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with at least five years of relevant experience in auditing/accounting/finance.
Qualified accountant
Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and JGAAP, including experience with US GAAP conversion adjustments
Experience within a real estate fund management environment is preferred
Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with automation tools and Yardi or similar real estate accounting platforms would be a distinct advantage
Proficiency in Japanese would be a strong advantage
Competencies Required :
Confident in leading, managing and influencing multi-location teams, driving high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative team culture
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive approach to working across across levels, functions and networks
Results-oriented and quality focused with a strong sene of personal accountability and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Confortable with navigating change and ambiguity with a mindset oriented toward problem-solving and continuous process improvement
Acts in accordance with Nuveen's values, maintaining the highest standards of conduct and professional judgement
Overview of the Team / Role
The Assistant Finance Manager will primarily cover the financial management of a Singapore domiciled fund investing in Japanese real estate assets. As the platform evolves, coverage may extend to additional funds or markets over time.
The role is based in Singapore and will require managing external service providers and internal stakeholders as well as liaising with global investors, to ensure the timely and accurate compliance with deadlines for financial reporting, statutory reporting as well as tax, VAT and other regulatory filing requirements. They may also assist with the acquisition of future assets.
Occasional travel to Japan may be required.