Accounting Associate, Finance & Accounting, Private Markets (1 year contract)

GIC is one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. With over 2,000 employees across 11 offices around the world, we invest in more than 40 countries globally across asset classes and businesses. Working at GIC gives you exposure to an extraordinary network of the world’s industry leaders. As a leading global long-term investor, we Work at the Point of Impact for Singapore’s financial future, and the communities we invest in worldwide.

Investment Services Private Markets

We manage deal structuring, due diligence and closing. We provide financial operations to GIC’s private equity, infrastructure, and real estate assets, as well as tax structuring, corporate holding structures, valuations, and financial reporting.

Finance & Accounting

You will help to provide financial deal due diligence, financial controllership, treasury and funding, valuation management, investment operations, accounting, financial reporting, and special purpose vehicle management for GIC’s investments.

What impact can you make in this role?

You will be part of the team that provides investment services on private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and cross-strategy investments.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to join our Finance & Accounting team as an Accounting Associate, Private Markets (1-year contract).

What will you do as an Accounting Associate? 

• Process vendor invoices, and update relevant data and transactions in the accounting and management system
• Prepare KYC documents of investment holding companies as part of deal closing requirements
• Corporate secretarial work relating to investment holding companies
• Prepare bank and security reconciliations

What qualifications or skills should you possess in this role? 

• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or relevant disciplines
• At least 2years relevant accounting work experience in the finance, accounting or private equity industry
• Committed and motivated individuals who are meticulous, andenjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have practical working experience with accounting software systems

Work at the Point of Impact

We need to be forward-looking to attract the right people to help us become the Leading Global Long-term Investor. Join our ambitious, agile, and diverse teams - be empowered to push boundaries and pursue innovative ideas, share your views, and be heard. Be anchored on our PRIME Values: Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit and Excellence, which guides us in how we make our day-to-day decisions. We strive to inspire. To make an impact.

Flexibility at GIC

At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration, but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.

GIC is an equal opportunity employer

GIC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Learn more about our Investment Services Private Markets Department here: https://gic.careers/group/investment-services-private-markets/