Financial Reporting - Manager

Overview

Provide end-to-end support to investment company clients for timely preparation of financial statements, portfolio schedules and associated mandatory reporting within stringent deadlines for audit or review and successful submission to regulators.

What you'll do

• Perform 1st, 2nd and targeted reviews on client financial statements, NQs, Form N-MFP or other similar forms and activities.
• Ensure all regulatory filings are made on time; manage drafts and support distribution to all parties.
• Comprehend the scope of services offered to clients, review with the team, demonstrate technical expertise, ensure the team meets all client deliverables and manage relationships of assigned clients.
• Ensure all controls, checklists and procedures are adhered to and make recommendations for improvement.
• Proactively manage risk at the business level and take full accountability for all steps of the production chain.
• Ensure effective use of automation (FundSuite, MCH, Macros, etc.) and recommend system enhancements.
• Oversee coordination of activities between multiple departments, including global offshoring partners.
• Coordinate research and resolution of accounting issues, auditor or client comments and JV inquiries.
• Review staff-level work as needed and participate in resolving client issues.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff and complete and deliver performance reviews on time.
• Make effective recommendations on hiring, discipline, work control, promotions and termination of employment.
• Draft and update task lists for offshoring partners, ensure supporting documentation is available to them, and act as primary contact for their questions and issues.

What you'll need

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines.
• Strong problem resolution skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere.
• Desire and commitment to learn the technical aspects of each deliverable.
• Ability to communicate with various internal teams to resolve inquiries and understand when to escalate.
• Ability to develop business relationships within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrates strong technology, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to lead within their team and amongst peers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including excellent time management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Economics with a specialization in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• CA, CPA, ACCA or similar professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
• 10+ to 12+ years of experience in related Mutual Fund or Hedge Fund financial reporting, accounting or finance, including previous experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of mutual fund structures, designs and hierarchies, standalone funds, master-feeder funds, 40 Act funds and the role of each entity in the fund structure.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Shifts must allow reasonable overlap with US, APAC and EMEA hours and allow for training, on-the-job practice and feedback.