Lead I - BPM

7 - 9 Years
1 Opening
Kochi

As Lead you will act as the accounting subject matter expert within the Accounting Control function, overseeing the timely management and resolution of Quality Control (QC) checks during the data validation process. You will be accountable for producing valuation reports, resolving queries from Accounting Control activities, and maintaining close communication with upstream operational teams and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information flow.

Proactive relationship management and process improvement will be key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise day-to-day activities and team members to ensure deadlines and quality standards are consistently met, escalating issues as necessary.

• Oversee key Accounting Control tasks, including:

  • Planning, prioritising, and managing QC checks on the Aladdin Accounting platform using dashboards.

  • Coordinating workflow across Singapore, UK, and US teams, ensuring seamless regional handovers.

  • Monitoring adherence to SLAs for Operations teams using Aladdin Accounting.

  • Maintaining integrity of the Aladdin Accounting dataset for valuation reporting.

• Ensure timely resolution of queries and effective implementation of business controls.

• Drive consistency and standardisation across global processes and procedures.

• Continuously review operational systems, identifying training needs and opportunities for automation.

• Support compliance and audit processes, including documentation and risk reporting.

• Prepare monthly MIS and KPI reports relevant to Accounting Control functions.

• Escalate issues outside agreed service standards to the Onshore Oversight Team as required.

• Lead and implement process improvements to enhance performance and reduce risk.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactively identify, analyse, and resolve escalated issues efficiently.

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong experience in Accounting Control, Fund Accounting, or Portfolio Accounting.

• Working knowledge of Aladdin Accounting platform (or similar financial systems).

• Experience in the Securities or Fund Management industry.

• Proven team leadership and people management experience.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.

• Ability to work effectively in UK shift and under pressure.

Good to Have Skills:

• Finance-related qualifications such as IOC or IMC.

• Prior experience working in a global operations environment.

• Exposure to automation tools and process improvement initiatives.

• Strong client relationship management skills.

• Familiarity with compliance and audit processes.

• Knowledge of valuation reporting and data validation frameworks.

Data Validation,Fund Accounting,Navision