APAC Fund Accounting Specialist

Join our team as a Fund Accounting Team Leader, where you'll oversee fund service operations and ensure accurate trade processing. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve inquiries and manage escalations. Drive efficiency and strengthen controls in a dynamic financial environment.

Job Summary:
As a Fund Accounting Team Leader within the Fund Service Operations team, you will manage trade operations and validate transactions for various clients. You will ensure timely and accurate fund accounting activities and net asset value calculations. Your role involves establishing policies and leading a motivated team to deliver exceptional service.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee accurate production of daily/monthly accounting activities.
• Review financial statements for timely sign-offs.
• Establish policies and guidelines for control compliance.
• Develop efficient workflows within the team.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the team effectively.
• Implement training solutions for team skill development.
• Manage client relationships through proactive service delivery.
• Resolve inquiries and serve as escalation contact.
• Validate trades and ensure accurate processing.
• Strengthen controls environment continuously.
• Collaborate with partner locations for service delivery.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Understand Mutual Funds, Fund Accounting, and GAAP.
• Know the Securities industry and trading activities.
• Exhibit strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Negotiate effectively in complex situations.
• Hold a Chartered Accountant/MBA/Bachelor’s degree.
• Communicate effectively with clients and teams.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Demonstrate management experience.
• Analyze and implement process improvements.
• Develop standardized workflows and hand-offs.
• Lead training initiatives for team mobility.
• Build relationships with JPMorgan Chase & Co. partners.
• Drive proactive client service and requirements.
• Enhance team skill sets through targeted training.