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.
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.
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.
Skills Required
- 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.
- 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.
- Effective communication within small teams & flexibility to support projects and work overtime during peak periods.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.
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