Fund Accounting Analyst

Job Description
As a Fund Servicing Analyst within the Fund Accounting Team you will provide a range of services to institutional asset managers based around the Asian region. The Fund Accountant (FA) is responsible for the day-to-day production, validation & delivery of Financial Statements of Accounts & Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for a group of funds (mutual, insurance, pension, hedge fund etc.). A broad knowledge of fund accounting is required as the FA takes ownership for the accuracy of all accounting and investment components of the financial statements.
Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered, ensuring all prescribed controls are adhered to for each fund accounting process (e.g. position reconciliation, asset pricing, security trading, income & expense processing etc.).
• Problem investigation & resolution where accounting or securities transactions are seen to breach the validation tolerances of the JP Morgan system.
• Timeliness of NAV production, accounting validation and management escalation, in the event of issues, is essential to the success of the individual's and team's performance.
• Provide training to new hires.
• Ensure adherence of operational procedures to complete task in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support the Process Managers in the objective to provide top quality operations in support of this global business.
• Document procedures and identify requirements for additional controls.

Key Accountabilities:

• Prepare file in accordance with internal control checklist for items applicable to that particular portfolio.
• Keep adequate documentation on file to fully explain and support all items, particularly those, which would be deemed unusual, eg. Past due dividends, larger than usual price movements (when comparing against assets in the same industry class), large gains and losses in FFX's, large div yield, trade cost per unit vs. ending price comparison and overall benchmarking discrepancies.
• Complete accurate and legible files within deadlines set by Managers in order to fulfill production requirements
• Ensure documentation is completed and signed off as per requirements
• The reconciliation of capital flows where appropriate.
• Reconcile third party and internally traded forward foreign exchange contracts to their portfolios.
• The utilization of the WINS-INVEST ONE/GTI/Titan systems to adequately research and resolve issues on portfolios.
• Analyses of fund performance to ensure final valuations are accurate
• Assist in the preparation on all ad hoc enquires from clients; this includes both internal and external clients (although emphasis is inter-department communication).
• Demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge of various investment instruments and markets (stock exchanges) and their effect on the portfolio's valuation.
• Be able to understand the principles of infrastructure securities, non-listed securities such as mutual funds and their differing pricing methodologies during the cum & ex-cum periods and how to interpret third party information where required.
• Should gain knowledge of the client's structure i.e. its and various types of portfolio's, their deliverables, and some of their specific requirements.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Good understanding of security types and their accounting treatment
• Awareness of stock market practices & data vendor systems (e.g. Bloomberg)
• Knowledge of the processes of a fund's Custodian Bank and Investment Manager

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• 4 years or more in Banking / Financial services industry or with accounting firm.
• Experience in an automated processing environment and with people relationship building and collaboration skills
• Committed approach with the ability to communicate effectively within a small team
• Flexibility - support department projects and work overtime during peak production periods

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.