Fund Accounting Team Leader

Introductory market languageTake a lead role in acquiring managing and retaining meaningful relationships that deliver outstanding experience to our customersJob SummaryAs a Fund Accounting Team Leader within our financial services team you will be responsible for the maintenance of accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered You will ensure all prescribed controls are adhered to for each fund accounting process This role provides an opportunity to gain knowledge of the client s structure and various types of portfolios their deliverables and some of their specific requirements You will also utilize various systems to adequately research and resolve issues on portfolios This role requires a good understanding of security types and their accounting treatment as well as awareness of stock market practices data vendor systems Job Responsibilities - Maintain FA is the maintenance of 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 - Prepare file in accordance with internal control checklist in Newton 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 - Reconcile of capital flows where appropriate - Utilize the WINS-INVEST ONE reporting GTI Titan systems to adequately research and resolve issues on portfolios - Analyse of fund performance to ensure final valuations are accurate - Demonstrate sufficient technical knowledge of various investment instruments and markets stock exchanges and there effect on the portfolio s valuation - Gain knowledge of the client s structure i e its and various types of portfolio s their deliverables and some of their specific requirements Make sure to start each bullet point with a verb or an adverb to maintain consistency and clarity in job responsibilities Required qualifications capabilities and skillsxc2xb7 5 years or more in Banking Financial services industry or with accounting firm xc2xb7 Experience in an automated processing environment xc2xb7 With people management skillsxc2xb7 Good understanding of security types and their accounting treatmentxc2xb7 Awareness of stock market practices data vendor systems e g Bloomberg xc2xb7 Knowledge of the processes of a fund s Custodian Bank and Investment ManagerAbout Us J P Morgan is a global leader in financial services providing strategic advice and products to the world s most prominent corporations governments wealthy individuals and institutional investors Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do We strive to build trusted long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives 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 for more information about requesting an accommodation 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