Fund Services.FR Accountant

The Citco Group Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citco is seeking a capable professional to join its Financial Statement Preparation team in Mumbai. You will develop and support post‑NAV reporting products, generate innovative tech solutions for workflow and reporting challenges, and translate user needs into actionable reporting features.

You will collaborate with a range of Citco personnel and external auditors, keeping up with latest reporting tech and ensuring documentation and training materials are current.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management accounting within financial services or related institutions.
• Experience with data processing tools and reporting templates.
• Knowledge of UI design and information architecture.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities on reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support post-NAV reporting products.
• Create innovative tech solutions to improve workflow, operations, and reporting.
• Meet with end users to determine report requirements and enhancements.
• Prepare detailed user instructions and technical documentation.
• Investigate issues, propose solutions, and monitor tools for malfunctions.
• Collaborate with Citco teams and external auditors on reporting needs.
• Stay updated on reporting technology and industry knowledge.

Skills

Asset management accounting

Data processing tools

User interface design

Information architecture

Reporting tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance or Economics

Tools

Visual Basic

Reporting templates

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients’ needs.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About The Team & Business Line

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.

As a core member of our Financial Statement Preparation team, you will be working with some of the industry’s most accomplished professionals to deliver award-winning services for complex fund structures that our clients can depend upon.

Your Role

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and support of post‑NAV Reporting products.
• Generate innovative solutions for technology to solve workflow, operations, and reporting challenges.
• Digest and understand new material quickly.
• Prepares technically detailed documentation for user instructions, production processes, and other programming documentation.
• Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team members or supervisors. Continuously monitor tools and templates to ensure any malfunctions are immediately recognized and corrected.
• Responsible for meeting with end users to determine report requirements and enhancements. This position will have interaction with a variety of CFS personnel and will work collaboratively with these groups to determine viable solutions to user reporting needs.
• Must keep up with the latest technology relating to reporting, industry knowledge and software used to perform the job. This involves attending relevant trainings when necessary, reading the latest literature, and ensuring skills and/or certifications are up‑to‑date.
• Present to or exchange product updates and developments internally, with clients and outside auditors.
• Work under limited supervision. Plan own work. Suggest methods and procedures for new work assignments, reviewing with the Senior Product Technician for input or approval.
• Assist in designing training courses and programs necessary to allow end users to effectively use the tools and templates.
• Writing and/or reviewing various reports related to projects.
• Provide guidance to team members to motivate and help strengthen specific knowledge areas needed to accomplish team goals.

About You

• One to two years of asset management accounting experience at an Audit Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge.
• One to two years of relevant professional experience using and supporting data processing tools and templates.
• Demonstrable skills with user interface design and information architecture.
• Professional experience analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems associated with reporting tools and templates. Extensive problem‑solving skills and proven ability to tackle complex, technical issues.
• Thorough understanding of process and operational flowcharts.
• Previous reporting preparation experience.
• Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance or Economics, with coursework in Visual Basic or other computer programming.
• Ability to travel as necessary.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Our Benefits

Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.

We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.