Fund Accounting Associate

Shape the future of fund accounting by joining a dynamic team that supports institutional asset managers across the APAC region. Unlock your potential in a role that values precision collaboration and career growth. Bring your expertise to a team committed to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Job Summary:
As a Fund Accountant within the JP Morgan Fund Accounting Team you will take ownership of the day-to-day production validation and delivery of financial statements and NAV calculations for a diverse portfolio of funds. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance while continuously improving operational processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep fund accounting expertise and contribute to a high-performing team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting and securities records for assigned funds adhering to prescribed controls (e.g. position reconciliation asset pricing security trading income & expense processing).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting or securities transactions that breach validation tolerances.
• Ensure timely NAV production accounting validation and escalate issues promptly to management.
• Prepare files in accordance with internal control checklists and maintain thorough documentation especially for unusual items.
• Reconcile capital flows and third-party/internal forward foreign exchange contracts to portfolios.
• Utilize WINS-INVEST ONE GTI and Titan systems to research and resolve portfolio issues.
• Analyze fund performance to verify valuation accuracy.
• Assist with ad hoc inquiries from internal and external clients emphasizing inter-department communication.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of investment instruments markets and pricing methodologies including infrastructure and non-listed securities.
• Gain understanding of client structures portfolio types deliverables and specific requirements.
• Document procedures identify control improvements and provide training to new hires.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Minimum 7 years experience in banking financial services or accounting firms.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Proactive initiative and critical questioning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Control-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree.
• Experience in automated processing environments.
• Understanding of security types and their accounting treatments.
• Awareness of stock market practices and data vendor systems (e.g. Bloomberg).
• Knowledge of fund Custodian Bank and Investment Manager processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication within small teams & flexibility to support projects and work overtime during peak periods.