Subject Matter Expert - Traditional Fund Accounting

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Subject Matter Expert - Traditional Fund Accounting.

In this role, you will:

• The team is responsible for performing capital activity bookings, accruals, amortization, yields leading to final generation and validation of Net Asset Value through diagnostic checks, Financial Mainframe Report and post Net Asset Value activities.
• Ensure provision support and implementation of technology upgradation.
• Lead and oversee User Acceptance Testing for the business (as and when required) initiatives.
• The role includes the primary responsibility of preparing Net Asset Value packs and performing checker activities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationship with customer business areas and identify areas of service improvements.
• Act as the primary escalation point in resolving issues with the Business Partner on a timely and ongoing basis.
• Ensure that procedural changes and new initiatives are reviewed, agreed with in the business areas, and are fully communicated to staff and implemented.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Supervisor in support of the ongoing management and development of the division.
• Undertake and conduct training and cross training for all staff including existing and new staff.
• Be flexible to adopt different working environments with counterparts across the globe.
• Ensure escalation process is in place and is effective.
• Ensure Gross Asset Value / Net Asset Value operating procedure is followed with management of risks (if any).
• Conduct additional review of Job-Aid Matrix, Standard Operating Procedure(s), process notes, checklists and other internal process related documents periodically.
• Perform the fund's activities correctly as per the Standard Operating Procedure.
• Ensure timely and accurate publishing of Management Information and reports.

To be successful, you will:

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or qualifications related to accounting, finance industry, or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant funds administration experience.
• Detailed understanding of single sub-process, control points, end to end process risk, Microsoft Office, accounting principles and fundamentals of accounting.
• Basic knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds, Corporate Actions, Financial Instruments and reconciliations, accounting and valuations process with clear understanding of the end-to-end Fund Accounting Model.
• Excellent team management skills with ability to handle personnel issues and strong team bonding.
• Proactive in implementing and driving solutions and must be aware of the operational risk scenarios associated with this role and act upon pertinent risk (if any).
• Additional qualifications related to financial industry and knowledge of Derivatives Instruments and earlier experience in custody, brokerage, funds services, or depository industry will be given preference.
• Detailed understanding of end-to-end product and process, multiple market and regulations pertaining to the fund services industry and working knowledge of Bloomberg / Reuters, other reconciliation and accounting applications used across industry life cycle of Net Asset Value process.