Fund Accounting Associate or Senior Associate (Nihonbashi)

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. 

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate / Senior Associate, Fund Accounting. Reporting to the Manager/Head of Department this full-time and permanent position is based in Japan and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Alternative Investment Fund Services and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

Fund Administration

• Responsible for overall service delivery to assigned clients including the timeliness, accuracy and compliance of client deliverables.
• Be the primary client service contact for assigned client accounts.  Monitor and respond promptly to client requests.  Strengthen client relationships.
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements.
• Draft annual financial statements and related J-GAAP/IFRS/US GAAP disclosures. Co-ordinate annual audits.
• Process capital calls and distributions.  Perform management fee and incentive fee calculations
• Monitor/adhere to regulatory deadlines for tax and FSA filings
• Coordinate with colleagues in other Vistra offices on client deliverables
• Coordinate with clients’ other service providers, including asset/property managers, auditors and banks to ensure smooth service delivery
• Be responsible for the compliance of client entities with SPC Law and regulations applicable to the service
• Support the timely close of client transactions including financing, acquisition and disposition
• Understand clients’ Fund and SPC documents including shareholder agreements and transaction documents relating to financing, acquisition and disposition.
• Be involved in new client on-boarding including coordination with internal teams and other overseas offices
• Participate in improvement/efficiency projects
• Undertake general administration and projects as assigned

Key requirements

• Effective client relations and teamworking and skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Analytical, independent and resourceful
• Familiarity with Yardi Voyager and Yayoi as well as experience in process improvement will be viewed favourably
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Self-motivated, diligent and strong desire to learn
• Able to work well in a fast paced, high growth and high volume environment
• Sound knowledge of J-GAAP.  Knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP would be an advantage
• 3 years of accounting or fund administration experience with real estate funds.
• Experience in working with foreign clients
• Demonstrate computer proficiency and working knowledge of relevant software applications
• Degree in relevant field including finance or business
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word
• Proficient in Japanese (native) and English (business level)

Company Benefits:

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!