Associate, Fund Accountant

About MUFG Investor Services:

MUFG Investor Services provides asset servicing solutions to the global investment management industry. Leveraging the financial and intellectual capital of MUFG – one of the largest banks in the world with $2.8 trillion in assets – we provide clients access to a range of leading solutions from fund administration, middle-office outsourcing, custody, foreign exchange, trustee services and depository to securities lending and other banking services.

With a diverse and dynamic network of offices across the globe, MUFG Investor Services provides challenging and rewarding careers. We achieve this by offering continuous learning and development, collaborative team work environment, promotion of work-life integration, and exposure to a wide variety of work.

Imagine your future at MUFG Investor Services where you can grow professionally, in a diverse and inclusive workplace that rewards your contribution. 

Provide a full range of accounting and administration services to clients. This includes:

• Prepare all client deliverables such as NAV, financial statements and associated reports
• Liaise with investment managers, brokers and auditors for day-to-day operational issues
• Work with internal teams, such as IO, finance, regulatory reporting and banking etc. to ensure all internal and external deliverables are met
• Participate in various system improvement initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Accurately process transactions in our accounting system as required, understanding their impact on the NAV of the fund.
• Prepare Net Asset Value packages and all supporting scheduled to be reviewed by senior members of the team.
• Process payment of fund expenses in applicable banking system
• Assist in the audit process and assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure all deliverables and client queries are met as stipulated in the SLA
• Ensure all processes are performed in accordance with operational controls as stipulated in SOC1 and all relevant checklists are completed.
• If applicable, For FoHF clients, perform the custody process, includes completing subscription and redemption documents, initiating payments, and monitoring the trade process
• If applicable, for PE clients, perform the capital call and distribution processes, includes preparing allocation schedules, issue notices, initiating payments and monitoring the money movements
• Ensure all fees are billed on time and collected in a timely manner
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as require

Education Requirements

• Post-secondary education with a concentration in finance or accounting preferred but not essential. 

Work Experience

• Experience working in the fund administration industry or finance profession would be preferred but not required. This can include other administrators, investment managers or fund auditors.
• Completion or interest in a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CFA (or equivalent)) an asset but not required.

Functional/Technical Skills and Knowledge Requirements

• Strong computer skills with strengths in Microsoft Office products. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is particularly an asset.
• Experience with fund accounting software Geneva, Investran or Yardi would be beneficial but not necessary.
• Have a working knowledge of Bloomberg (or similar market indices software) would be beneficial but not necessary.

MUFG Investor Services provides all of its employees with an extremely attractive compensation package. In addition to base salary, there is a group medical insurance scheme, group pension scheme, reimbursement of professional subscriptions, paid holidays and assistance towards gym memberships.

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.