Fund Accounting – Lead

Introductory 

The JP Morgan Fund Accounting Team manages the production and review of the NAV and other activities that leads to the correct valuation of the mutual fund clients. This Fund Accounting Team take direct responsibility for the production, review and delivery of the activities related to Regulatory requirements and client reporting along with other activities. This role involves participation in the production and review from a detailed and quality perspective of both NAV impacting activities and regulatory reports. 

Job Summary

As a Fund Accounting Associate you will be responsible for providing direction and leadership in coordinating and monitoring Fund Accounting/reporting/regulatory activities to ensure on time and accurate creation, review and delivery of the work for WHEM [night shift operations] .  Work with partners and local senior management to ensure all deliverables are met on time and as per agreed service level agreements and regulatory deadlines.   

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire workflow of Fund Accounting operations, ensuring effective operational management and control of daily activities within the team.
• Ensure completion and sign-off of all daily controls and processing, including client service inquiry resolution, and production of key metrics as required.
• Review daily activities in line with SOPs, client deadlines, and SLAs, while validating processing activities and managing exceptions as part of routine responsibilities.
• Plan audits and resources with internal teams, ensuring consistency across large clients and conducting ongoing analysis of client accounting records to identify potential issues.
• Lead the transformation agenda in NAV Operations, contribute to the strategic development of Fund Accounting products, and provide guidance to junior team members on technical matters.
• Communicate effectively with partner sites for external deliveries, interact with stakeholders to address accounting queries, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure all risk and control checks are adhered to, follow required checklists and SOPs, and collaborate with the OCM team on any issues needing review.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• The candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in fund accounting or financial markets, with a strong understanding of financial products, and preferably hold a CA or MBA in Finance.
• A postgraduate degree or CA with a focus on Finance/Accounting is advantageous.
• The candidate should demonstrate strong management skills and the ability to build key internal relationships across different locations.
• A solid knowledge of primary US regulations, mutual funds, and NAV is essential.
• The ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple client and audit deliverables during peak times is crucial.
• The role requires implementing change, seeking efficiencies, and managing initiatives alongside daily responsibilities.