Fund Operations - Manager / Vice President
Introduction: A leading investment management firm is seeking a Fund Operations professional at Manager or Vice President level to join its team in Japan. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with experience in fund accounting, real estate investment operations, or special purpose company (SPC) administration who is looking to further develop their expertise within a professional investment management environment.
About the Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for fund accounting and operational administration related to private real estate investment funds. The role covers a broad range of activities, including accounting operations, SPC establishment and administration, investor reporting support, and coordination with external stakeholders such as financial institutions, auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and investors.
In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, the position offers opportunities to contribute to operational improvements, streamline workflows, and support the implementation of automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of fund operations.
Responsibilities: ◉Perform accounting operations for private real estate funds, including payment processing, general ledger reviews, and support for the preparation of investor reports. ◉Manage SPC-related administration, including entity establishment, preparation of relevant documentation, and coordination of tax-related matters. ◉Liaise with external stakeholders, including trust banks, audit firms, tax advisors, lenders, and investors, to ensure smooth and accurate fund operations. ◉Support the maintenance and effective use of accounting and operational systems for fund management. ◉Identify opportunities to improve operational workflows and enhance efficiency across fund accounting and administration processes. ◉Contribute to automation initiatives, including preparation for the implementation of robotic process automation (RPA).
Requirements: ◉Bachelor’s degree or higher. ◉Professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Tax Accountant, or successful completion of relevant professional examination subjects are welcomed. ◉Bookkeeping certification (Level 2 or higher) issued by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ◉Experience in back-office operations related to real estate investment is preferred. ◉Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email. Experience using cloud-based office productivity tools is expected. ◉English reading and writing proficiency equivalent to approximately TOEIC 600 or above is preferred. ◉Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N2 or higher. ◉Certifications such as ARES Certified Master or Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Takken) are advantageous. ◉Candidates must meet applicable eligibility requirements relating to family relationships with supervisory officers of certain publicly listed real estate investment corporations.
Why Apply: ◉Broaden your expertise in real estate fund operations: Gain exposure to private fund accounting, SPC administration, tax-related matters, and investor reporting. ◉Work with a wide range of stakeholders: Build strong professional relationships with financial institutions, auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and investors. ◉Contribute to operational transformation: Take an active role in improving workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting automation initiatives. ◉Develop your career in investment management: Strengthen your technical and operational expertise in a specialized area of the real estate investment industry. ◉Opportunity at Manager or Vice President level: Apply your existing experience while taking on responsibilities suited to your professional background and career ambitions.