Associate, Fund Accounting

Kenanga Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a professional to prepare valuation reports and handle fund activities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and at least 2 years of related experience. Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are essential. This role supports management in day-to-day operations and requires effective communication. Competitive perks and career advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ related work experience.
• Previous fund accounting experience would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly valuation reports for various funds.
• Monitor cash position and perform reconciliations.
• Support management with daily funds’ activities.
• Assist with alternative investment documentation.
• Engage in new funds operational activities.

Skills

Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical and judgment skills

Strong written and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant fields

Tools

Visual Basic Application

Job description

Please note that this job vacancy is for Kenanga Investors Berhad, a subsidiary of Kenanga Investment Bank.

• To prepare the funds’ daily/weekly/monthly valuation report for Unit Trust Funds/IOPV (for ETF) on timely submissions to meet regulators’ timeline requirement.
• Handling other valuation functions including cash position monitoring, daily cash and holdings reconciliations, pricing of securities, provide accurate Funds information, income distribution and provide daily support to management in relation to daily funds’ activities including for Unit Trusts Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, Wholesale Funds, Private Retirement Schemes and any other related regulated schemes launched by the Management Company.
• Assist in execution of alternative investment documentation between KIB and the Trustee/Custodians.
• Involved in new funds operational related activities such as instructions to the Trustee on relevant account(s) opening, opening of trading account and other related where required for Unit Trusts Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, Wholesale Funds and Private Retirement Schemes.
• Involved in any simulations and analysis related to the Funds as and when required.
• Day-to-day dealing with the Trustees in relation for daily Funds activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other relevant fields with at least 2 years’ related work experience
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Excel, with knowledge in Visual Basic Application will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and judgement skills.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Previous fund accounting experience would be an added advantage.