Fund Administration Supervisor

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Fund Administration Supervisor

Business: Private Assets

Principal responsibilities

Customers / Stakeholders

• Individual will be responsible for supporting Fund Services - Accounting & Valuation and Stat Reporting covering Europe, MENA, APAC region for single or multiple clients.
• Primary responsibility of preparing Pre & Post NAV activities & NAV packs and performing checker activities as and when required.
• Making / Reviewing of Financial statements and Year-end Tax working papers as per requirement
• Raising the exceptions with appropriate teams to ensure the actions of the same before finalizing the pack.
• To develop and maintain mutually respectful & successful relationships with internal customers & business partners.
• Ensure all service deliveries are timely, accurate and in line with PLAs, agreed standards, client commitments and BP expectations

Operational Effectiveness & Control

• To maintain HSBC internal control standards including the timely implementation of audit points.
• Updating all daily MIS/trackers as required by the process.
• Complete all Mandatory trainings as and when required.
• Ensure timely follow up on the open & outstanding issues that hinder the valuation. Ensure, Escalation Matrix is followed as per agreed between Business Partners and MSS Kolkata.
• Undertake/participate in projects for improvement in delivery quality and/or timeliness.  
• Identify and reduce manual processes for enhanced operational control. Support and implement technology up gradation
• Enhancements to Job-Aid Matrix, SOP, process notes, checklists, KPI and internal processes as and when required.
• Continually raising the risks that have been identified / observed in department processes and procedures.
• Support audit process and recommendations on a timely manner

Leadership & Teamwork

• 100% technical role, responsible for core processing and reviewing activities
• Role will be of individual contributor nature and will not have team reporting to the role.
• To share process related best practices with the team.
• Initiatives to demonstrate the application of principles in the day to day work environment Participation and support provided to initiatives taken by other teams.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Supervisor in support of the on-going management and development of the division.
• Be involved in the project / support related activities as and when it arises.
• Undertake/conduct trainings/cross training for all staff including existing and new staffs.
• Being proactive in identifying root cause for process related challenges and share qualitative resolution.
• Be flexible to adopt in different working environment with counter parts across the globe.
• Demonstrate Group Values & principles
• Deputize the line manager in his / her absence and manage team / deliverables effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or other qualifications relevant to the accounting/finance industry.
• 2-5 years of relevant/accounting work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Capital Markets, Financial instruments, Accounting and its Principles.
• Excellent knowledge of end to end product and process, multiple market and regulations.
• Good Knowledge in Global Tax working papers will be preferred
• Proficiency in EXCEL essential.
• Ability to Speak and understand English and communicate effectively.
• Good interpersonal, team work skills, organized, Proactive with solutions and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritize and work in pressured environment.
• Excellent Team Management skills with ability to handle allocation and day to day planning and strong team bonding. 
• Ability to build excellent rapport and working relationship with other departments and jurisdiction thus ensuring smooth operations.
• Ability to drive without push and drive team towards target achievement.
• Efficient Time Management and ability to multi task work and priorities to meet defined deadlines.

What additional skills will be good to have:

• CA/ ICWA/ CS / PGDBM/MBA in Finance or CFA (D) preferred
• End to end Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting Knowledge and regulations pertaining to the fund services industry will be added advantage
• Knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds and reconciliations in Fund Industry will be added advantage.
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards (US GAAP and IFRS)
• Must be aware of the operational risk scenarios associated with this role and act upon pertinent risk (if any).
• Working knowledge of Bloomberg / Reuters, other reconciliation and accounting applications used across industry
• Life cycle of NAV process
• Will be expected to maintain HSBC internal control standards, including the timely implementation of internal and   external audit points, together with any issues raised by external regulators.

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HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role."

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