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Senior Fund Accountant M/F

Employer
Caceis
Location
Putrajaya, Malaysia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 18, 2025
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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Job description

Business type
Types of Jobs - Asset Management

Complementary business types
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting

Job title
Senior Fund Accountant M/F

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Expected start date
18/02/2025

Management position
No

Job summary

What is the opportunity?

CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.

As a Senior Fund Accountant, you work within a professional team that collectively ensures client satisfaction, by producing accurate fund valuations and optimal net asset value (NAV) for an entire fund range. Your valuations are daily, weekly and monthly and you maintain accurate records, identifying and mitigating business risk. You ensure that key service level agreements, as well as audit and regulatory requirements are met.

Region: Europe

Working Hours:

10:00am - 7:00pm / 11:00am - 8:00pm / 12:00pm - 9:00pm / 1:00pm - 10:00pm/ 2:00pm - 11:00pm / 3:00pm - 12:00am / 4:00pm - 1:00am.

What will you do?

  • Responsible for the daily BAU process and working closely with Supervisor to ensure NAVs are delivered accurately and timely.
  • Provide feedback on the BAU performance of Fund accountants to allow the Manager to conduct the necessary coaching/appraisal/discussion as required.
  • Be accountable to ensure all important information are cascaded to the team in team meetings.
  • Ensure to perform NAV 2nd level of control and ensure of the accuracy of the NAV calculated and/or controlled.
  • Ensure to work closely with Supervisor to ensure that a new team member will get the appropriate coaching to perform their daily BAU work as necessary
  • Communicates process/procedures changes and any issues/errors encountered, as and when it happens.
  • Be accountable to the accuracy and integrity of internal error log and identify trends for process improvements.
  • Ensure the team meets all internal/external cut offs, escalate if in doubt immediately.
  • Develop a project plan and drives the projects to implementation.
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Supplementary Information

What's in it for you?

  • We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
  • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
  • A world-class training program in financial services.
  • A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Position location

Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia

City
Putrajaya

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

  • An undergraduate or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business related field

Level of minimal experience
3-5 years

Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within financial markets.

Required skills

  • Proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting and systems and regulations.
  • Strong teamwork with the ability to work independently as well.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
  • Advanced Excel skills.

Technical skills required

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Advanced knowledge of Access or Excel macro's is an asset

Languages
English

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