Fund Accounting Associate

Shape the future of fund accounting by joining a dynamic team that supports institutional asset managers across the APAC region. Unlock your potential in a role that values precision, collaboration, and career growth. Bring your expertise to a team committed to operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Job Summary:
As a Fund Accountant within the JP Morgan Fund Accounting Team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day production, validation, and delivery of financial statements and NAV calculations for a diverse portfolio of funds. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance, while continuously improving operational processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep fund accounting expertise and contribute to a high-performing team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting and securities records for assigned funds, adhering to prescribed controls (e.g., position reconciliation, asset pricing, security trading, income & expense processing).
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting or securities transactions that breach validation tolerances.
• Ensure timely NAV production, accounting validation, and escalate issues promptly to management.
• Prepare files in accordance with internal control checklists and maintain thorough documentation, especially for unusual items.
• Reconcile capital flows and third-party/internal forward foreign exchange contracts to portfolios.
• Utilize WINS-INVEST ONE, GTI, and Titan systems to research and resolve portfolio issues.
• Analyze fund performance to verify valuation accuracy.
• Assist with ad hoc inquiries from internal and external clients, emphasizing inter-department communication.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of investment instruments, markets, and pricing methodologies, including infrastructure and non-listed securities.
• Gain understanding of client structures, portfolio types, deliverables, and specific requirements.
• Document procedures, identify control improvements, and provide training to new hires.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in banking, financial services, or accounting firms.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Proactive initiative and critical questioning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Control-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Flexibility to work shifts.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Graduate or post-graduate degree.
• Experience in automated processing environments.
• Understanding of security types and their accounting treatments.
• Awareness of stock market practices and data vendor systems (e.g., Bloomberg).
• Knowledge of fund Custodian Bank and Investment Manager processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication within small teams & flexibility to support projects and work overtime during peak periods.