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 audit/review deadlines 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/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 client deliverables are met 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 remain accountable 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/or 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 to hire, discipline, control work, determine promotions and terminate 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 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 skills, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates ability to lead within their team and amongst peers.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, including excellent time management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce / Economics with a specialization in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• 10+ to 12+ years of experience in related Mutual Fund/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.

Nice to have

• CA / CPA / ACCA or similar professional qualifications.
• Knowledge of US GAAP / IFRS.

Details

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