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Job Description The Accounting Control Group (ACG) plays an important role in the Fund Administration department at JPMorgan. The ACG team is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients. Posting Description Introductory Marketing Language The Accounting Control Group (ACG) at JPMorgan is a crucial part of the Fund Administration department, ensuring the quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients. The ACG, divided into the Audit Team and Trial Balance Analytics Team, offers an ideal role for candidates with a background in mutual or hedge fund accounting or NAV oversight, providing an opportunity to leverage their experience in an analytical role supporting periodic audit cycles. Job Summary As a Financial Reporting member within the Accounting Control Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and timeliness of financial reporting and audit cycles for all funds and clients. You will have the opportunity to leverage your prior experience in mutual or hedge fund accounting or NAV oversight in an analytical and internally facing role supporting periodic audit cycles. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders, manage audit cycles, and contribute to process enhancements. Job Responsibilities Ensure delivery of standard audit support package and oversee resolution of all inquiries from a Fund Accounting perspective during the reporting/audit cyclesAnalyze accounting records and be able to clearly articulate fund accounting transactions/processes to internal business partnersAct as point of contact for onshore teams and internal stake holders in relation to audit and reporting cycles. Participate in video calls with internal stake holdersHave knowledge of internal systems, operations, and client structures, i.e., various types of portfolios, deliverables, and client specific requirementsHave knowledge of end-to-end fund accounting such as trades and corporate action processing, pricing, income accruals, etc. to respond to internal inquiriesIndependently research and respond to internal inquiries in a timely manner. Participate on calls and in-person meetingsEscalate potential risk items to senior management team as needed throughout the cycle. Provide status updates as neededLead ad-hoc projects and process enhancementsCoach, develop and mentor staff including setting objectives, providing feedback, and managing day to day escalation items and resolution of complex audit discussion topics Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience. Graduate degree such as MBA, MSF, MSAExperience interacting directly with clients and/or auditor, including in-person meetings and/or presentationsStrong analytical, organizational, and time management skillsTeam player with the ability to work productively within a group and maintain a high degree of independenceAbility to partner with internal teams to ensure resolution of open queries or exception itemsDemonstrate strong understanding of various investment types including fixed income, equities, and derivatives and fund accounting transactions such as corporate actions and amortizationAbility to interact with senior management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable escalating upwardExcellent problem/issue resolution skills; good critical thinking and decision-making skillsStrong leadership skills. Ability to initiate and drive change and process improvements Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills Prior experience in Fund Accounting or Financial Reporting preferredExperience managing teams of at least 2-4 individuals; leadership and staff development experience About Us JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. About The Team J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
