Asset Owner - Fund Accounting - Manager

Overview

Manage the day-to-day operations of a fund accounting functional or oversight team, ensuring NAV/yield accuracy, policy and procedure adherence, and SLA compliance.

What you'll do

• Oversee the activities of staff by working closely with direct reports, managing day-to-day activities and controls to ensure consistency of policy and procedure adherence.
• Manage and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
• Propose and implement workflow changes and supporting technical solutions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Keep abreast of regulatory compliance and developments for the assigned area and apprise staff as necessary.
• Identify and analyze operations risks related to current and potential business and recommend procedural changes and controls as needed.
• Create and use quality service measurement tools to ensure compliance with operational standards, SLAs and SOPs, and create management reporting as needed.
• Coordinate and manage projects within the department and/or with BU Shared Services, COEs and Client Operations teams.
• Identify and report or escalate any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity in accordance with corporate policy and operating procedures.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and provide ongoing counsel, training, development and motivation of staff.
• Participate in hiring, salary, promotion and termination recommendation processes.
• Act as a focal point of contact to maintain strong client relationships, actively participate in client meetings, and ensure the team responds to client inquiries.
• Work collaboratively with teams and management across the organization on various projects, oversight, committees and KPIs.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in Fund Accounting.
• Experience leading automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong risk and control achievements.
• Good understanding of financial services and investment products.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on service.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage high volumes.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong English and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Sense of responsibility and teamwork.
• Graduate degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Accounting background.
• Big four, fund house or accounting firm work experience.
• CPA or ACCA.
• 8+ years of experience in related accounting or finance field.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Coimbatore, Chennai or Mumbai.