Fund Servicing Specialist - Managed Funds

Job Description
Join our Managed Funds Accounting team under Fund Services, Securities Services Operations, Corporate and Investment Banking, where you will lead and manage back-office functions supporting clients and fund managers in Asia Pacific, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. The Managed Funds team provides accounting services for various assets, including Unlisted Unit Trusts, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity Unit Trusts.
Job Summary:
As a Fund Servicing Specialist - Managed Funds in our Managed Funds Accounting team, you will handle back-office functions supporting clients and fund managers in Asia Pacific, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. You will look after the Managed Funds team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial services, including accounting, tax reporting, and client query resolution. You will maintain high standards of client service and adapt processes to meet market and client demands.
Job responsibilities:

• Manage workflow to ensure accurate and timely processing of work, meeting all deadlines.
• Processing & recording of transactions in accounting book of records.
• Preparation and reconciliation of financial statements, tax returns, and other deliverables.
• Coordinate with Sydney Financial Reporting and Tax teams to resolve issues and respond to queries.
• Handle projects related to process enhancements and productivity improvements.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) as and when required to achieve targeted objectives.
• Ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements, serving as a point of contact for auditors.
• Monitor and manage risk, implementing resolutions to mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
• Provide backup coverage during staff absences and peak volume periods.
• Respond and interact with all internal and external business lines including but not limited to Fund Accounting, Technology and Senior management, Client Services, Fund managers, internal and external auditors, consultants and clients
• Provide input into management of team projects, system enhancements, and end to end process reviews

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Ability to manage workflow and meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of financial markets and basic understanding of accounting and taxation principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective goal-setting, planning, and time management skills.
• Commitment to high standards of quality client service.
• Able to work collaboratively with peers toward team's shared goal
• Strong focus on risk awareness and controls.
• Ability to work early morning shifts starting at 5 AM PHT.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to ensure workload completion.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• College degree - preferably Finance, Economics or Accountancy
• Understanding of custody mainframe systems and processes is beneficial.
• Adaptability to new work structures and processes.
• Ability to identify opportunities and escalate potential risks.
• Willingness to work on weekends depending on business requirements.

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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.
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About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.