Fund Accounting - WHEM - Lead

Job Description

Oversee the entire workflow of Fund Accounting operations, ensuring effective operational management and control of daily activities within the team. Ensure completion and sign-off of all daily controls and processing, including client service inquiry resolution, and production of key metrics as required. Review daily activities in line with SOPs, client deadlines, and SLAs, while validating processing activities and managing exceptions as part of routine responsibilities. Plan audits and resources with internal teams, ensuring consistency across large clients and conducting ongoing analysis of client accounting records to identify potential issues. Lead the transformation agenda in NAV Operations, contribute to the strategic development of Fund Accounting products, and provide guidance to junior team members on technical matters. Communicate effectively with partner sites for external deliveries, interact with stakeholders to address accounting queries, and identify opportunities for process improvements. Ensure all risk and control checks are adhered to, follow required checklists and SOPs, and collaborate with the OCM team on any issues needing review. Required qualifications, capabilities and skills The candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in fund accounting or financial markets, with a strong understanding of financial products, and preferably hold a CA or MBA in Finance. A postgraduate degree or CA with a focus on Finance/Accounting is advantageous. The candidate should demonstrate strong management skills and the ability to build key internal relationships across different locations. A solid knowledge of primary US regulations, mutual funds, and NAV is essential. The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple client and audit deliverables during peak times is crucial. The role requires implementing change, seeking efficiencies, and managing initiatives alongside daily responsibilities.