Fund Accountant

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME for the NAV calculation process across a variety of funds and instrument types.
• Ensure NAVs are prepared, checked and released in line with SLA commitments.
• Validate all reconciliation breaks (TA, cash & stock) and provide justification for each NAV.
• Generate complete NAV packs (reports, scans, archives) and deliver them punctually.
• Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each process.
• Continuously review SOPs to keep them accurate and up‑to‑date.
• Spot manual steps and suggest efficiencies; drive automation where feasible.
• Conduct regular “process‑efficiency” reviews and implement approved improvements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce or a related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 + years of fund‑accounting experience (preferably with exposure to NAV life‑cycle).
• End‑to‑end Fund Accounting and NAV cycle.
• Understanding of unit pricing, incentive/performance fees, swing, hedging, and various fund structures (basic level).
• Working knowledge of core fund‑accounting platforms (e.g., Multifonds, HI‑Portfolio).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to reconcile, investigate, and justify discrepancies; strong numerical aptitude.

Behavioral Skills

• High attention to detail / rigor.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Decisive yet client‑focused decision‑making.
• Ability to inspire others and generate ideas.