Accountant

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

Job Summary

• The individual is responsible for maintaining the fee calculation process within the accounting system for the assigned functional area. This includes maintaining existing fee calculations, interpreting, understanding, creating, and posting new fee calculations, as well as reversing, closing down fees and processing customer fee refunds where applicable. In addition, the individual must have the knowledge to manually calculate fees based on client agreements. The individual will participate in the onboarding of new accounts with other key departments, designed to ensure smooth set up of new accounts. Other responsibilities may include preparation of fee reports as well as assist in fee review and control processes. As a member of the fee group, the successful candidate will also have opportunities to participate in assignments and special projects within the group as required.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Daily Responsibilities

• Adherence to daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly SLAs.
• Opening & closing fee terms in the Trust Accounting System.
• Manually calculating initial & final fees.
• Maintaining fee terms within Excel/Fee Systems.
• Manual calculation of fees outside of Trust Accounting System.
• Creating invoices within Billing system.
• Support Administrators/Investment Officers on fee inquiries.
• Monitoring daily bank statements and applying payments.
• Processing customer fee refunds.
• Fund Reimbursement Payment application.
• Liaising with front office and other departments.
• Tracking, monitoring, and responding to emails in a timely manner.

Process Automation & Efficiency

• Identify and implement automation opportunities using tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate, VBA, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with internal automation and IT teams to design, test, and deploy automation solutions that enhance accuracy and efficiency in AR processes.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, trackers, and visualizations to monitor key performance metrics and process health.
• Document new workflows and provide training to team members on automated solutions and updated procedures.

New Account Set Up & Implementation

• Representing the department on project teams established for implementing new accounts.
• Understanding the purpose and nature of the new account, and the responsibilities of each party.
• Reviewing and commenting on Investment Management Agreements and other governing documentation.
• Documenting and maintaining permanent file information for the department.
• Agreeing on and documenting procedure for fee calculation and billings with client.
• Track and apply fee rate adjustments to existing accounts.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist in creation of aged receivables, fee reports and fee review/controls processes.
• Assist in various projects as needed.
• Timely and effective communication with the other team members and managers, including status update for the assigned work.
• Consolidating supporting document for audit.
• Create and upload manual journal entries where necessary.
• Support month end process.
• Perform monthly/quarterly analysis on fee variance.
• Support in payment dispute resolution.

Requirements

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• This position requires a CA inter/master’s degree in accounting or business with coursework in intermediate and advanced accounting.
• At least three years of financial accounting experience, preferably within multi-national organization, in similar department.
• Professional certifications in finance and technology (e.g., CFA, CPA, Python, SQL) is viewed favorably.
• Proven experience in a techno-functional role within the finance industry is viewed favorably.
• Proficiency in AI tools such as Python, Macros, Altris, and SQL is viewed favorably.
• Attention to details.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written / verbal communication skills.
• Strong inter-personal skill to establish and maintain on-going working relationships with various individuals both within and outside FT Finance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate performance of certain tasks with other teams with supervision.
• Ability to maintain updated knowledge of procedures, products, and activities assigned.
• Experience with automated financial systems including a general ledger.
• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including spreadsheet upload, pivot tables and related functions.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• A self-driven individual.
• Professional certifications in finance and technology (e.g., CFA, CPA, Python, SQL).

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook is mandatory.
• Logical thinking and ability to understand and solve basic mathematical problems.
• Ability to quickly pick up on internal systems.
• Good Organizational skills excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Ability to solve routine department problems or customer issues with little or no direction.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.