Officer

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 Officer for Vistra Fund Service. Reporting to Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in Shanghai and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our FA&T - Fund and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

1. Fund Accounting & Administration

• Handle daily fund accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, voucher review, and expense accruals.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, capital account statements, portfolio holdings, and other fund-related documents.
• Support the annual fund audit by preparing audit schedules and financial data.

2. Capital Activities

• Assist with calculations, notification drafting, and system entries related to capital calls and distributions.
• Track capital transactions with limited partners (LPs) and maintain investor records and capital accounts.

3. NAV & Fee Calculation

• Assist in calculating net asset value (NAV), management fees, and carried interest.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accuracy and compliance with the fund’s Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA).

4. Fund Setup & Operations

• Support the setup of offshore and onshore funds, including document collection, account opening, and process follow-ups.
• Assist with compliance and administrative procedures related to fund operations, and coordinate with external counsel, custodians, banks, and tax advisors.

5. Client & External Parties Coordination

• Help maintain relationships with fund clients (GPs/investment managers) and respond promptly to operational and financial requests.
• Communicate effectively with auditors, custodian banks, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders.

6. Team Support & Ad Hoc Projects

• Support team members with fund accounting tasks as needed.
• Complete ad hoc assignments or projects related to fund administration and finance.

Key requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a relevant accounting certification or equivalent qualification.
2. 2–5 years of experience in accounting, fund accounting, Big 4/accounting firms, asset management, or corporate finance in a multinational environment preferred.
3. Knowledge of fund accounting processes or background in fund management, fund finance, or investment firms is a plus.
4. Familiarity with PRC basic accounting and tax principles, with interest in or understanding of fund structures and fund operations.
5. Proficient in Excel and financial software for handling large datasets; experience with fund accounting systems is preferred.
6. Strong written and spoken English skills, capable of preparing fund reports and communicating with clients.
7. Excellent communication and coordination skills, fast learner, logical thinker, and detail-oriented.
8. Responsible, with strong professional ethics and the ability to work in a cyclical, deadline-driven fund environment.

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra China office, we believe in putting our employees’ well-being first! We offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement and birthday leave.  

We provide comprehensive medical insurance and competitive annual leave entitlement to support your well-being and time to recharge or explore your passions out of work.  

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!