外資大手バイアウトファンドにおけるAsia Private Equity Finance/ Senior Associate (Japan Based)の求人

We are looking for a motivated individual to support the finance operation, oversight of investment entities and deal closing process for Japan private equity investments. The successful candidate will be part of the Global Private Equity Finance team and will work with the Finance Manager in Japan, reporting to the finance team in Hong Kong and Boston.

＜Responsibilities＞
Support the local Finance Manager on the below activities.
● Liaise with external parties (e.g. fund administrators) in the preparation and review of financial statements to ensure completeness and accuracy for quarterly external reporting and annual audits, tax compliance, and regulatory filing for investment entities in Japan
● Work closely with local deal team during deal closing process and post-closing support, including but not limited to:
Liaise new bank account opening process
Work together with investment professionals, counsel, and advisors on deal closing mechanism and ensure accurate fund flow documentation for control and approval
Communicate with internal/external teams on funding wire set up and logistics
Ensure implementation of appropriate accounting, operational and cash control procedure
Assist in the quarterly valuation review process
Provide post-closing assistance to deal team (e.g. budget vs actual performance of portfolios)
●Handle expense payment processing and maintain tracker of deal fee spending
● Review the monthly bank reconciliation prepared by administrator and conduct cash balance management in the investment entities
●Work with internal teams on new system implementation
●Support in ad-hoc tasks and projects as they arise

＜Essential Characteristics＞
3-5 years of Big 4 public accounting AND/OR operational related experience at Asset Management industry
(in-house Private Equity operations experience would be a plus)
Qualified accountant preferred with working knowledge of JGAAP, USGAAP
Fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese
Proficiency in Excel required
Dedicated team player with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment interacting with multi-cultural teams, and handle wide range of ad-hoc tasks under deadlines
Ability to work in flexible working environment and ability to follow through on implementation of process initiatives
Ability to build working relationships across various departments with individuals at different experience level