Finance, Assistant Finance Manager, Based in Singapore

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.

Key responsibilities: 

• 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

This role requires no regulatory designation

Related Skills

Accountability, Accounting Standards, Business Acumen, Client Relationship Management, Collaboration, Communication, Compliance, Data-Driven Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Risk Management, Financial Statements, Fund Accounting, Market/Industry Dynamics, Stakeholder Engagement, Story Telling

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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance for our clients, our communities and our global economy. Visit www.nuveen.com to learn more about us.

Our Culture of Impact

At TIAA, we're on a mission to build on our 100+ year legacy of delivering for our clients while evolving to meet tomorrow's challenges. We equip our associates with future-focused skills and AI tools that enable us to advance our mission. Together, we are fighting to ensure a more secure financial future for all and for generations to come. We are guided by our values: Champion Our People, Be Client Obsessed, Lead with Integrity, Own It, and Win As One. They influence every decision we make and how we work together to serve our clients every day. We thrive in a collaborative in-office environment where teams work across organizational boundaries with shared purpose, accelerating innovation and delivering meaningful results. Our workplace brings together TIAA and Nuveen's entrepreneurial spirit, where we work hard and work together to create lasting impact. Here, every associate can grow through meaningful learning experiences and development pathways—because when our people succeed, our impact on clients' lives grows stronger.

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