Mutual Fund Accountant (9 months contract role)

The Fund Accountant works closely with internal teams to provide fund administration services to external fund managers in Asia and Asian asset owners

Able to work flexible working hours possibly morning/afternoon shifts and support Singapore public holidays. The Fund Accountant will be required to support early morning shifts – 8am

Primary Role Responsibilities

• Review daily, weekly and monthly NAV funds/portfolios in accordance with applicable Industry recommended accounting practices, accounting standard or specific constitutional documents.
• Work with fund/portfolio accountants and liaise with different support functions to ensure NAVs are delivered in a timely manner to meet the agreed KPIs.
• Provide accurate statistical data (KPIs etc.) on an as-scheduled basis and establish service excellence.
• Ensure NAV calculations are accurately prepared and in line with the operational and system procedural manual.
• Prepare operational and system procedural manuals to ensure that all operational risks are well under control and adequate for day-to-day activities.
• Identifying and documenting “non-standard” process flows for proper documentation
• Report and escalate operational or major incidents including any breach or error occurrences to the Management.
• Participate in regular operational meetings to review any client and new business requirements.
• Working pro-actively with Clients to resolve queries on action points relating to Fund Admin matters
• Able to work closely under tight deadlines with client and auditors to meet client specific reporting requirements
• Participating in transition planning and testing to ensure new processes or system functionalities can meet clients’ needs and requirements.
• Involve in any new client take-on and migration activities.
• Other ad-hoc duties may be required from time to time

Requirements

• University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experience
• Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Persistence / perseverance
• Good operational/technical skills
• Good analytical skills

EA: 25C2690 | R1221146