Associate / Senior Associate - Fund Services

Krypton Fund Services; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Krypton Fund Services in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a fund accounting professional to perform NAV preparation, cash and position reconciliation, corporate action review, and price validation for a diverse range of funds.

You will support fund administration, engage with investment managers, brokers, custodians, and auditors, and contribute to process improvements while ensuring compliance with US GAAP reports and AML/FATCA/CRS service offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• ACCA/ACA preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fund accounting or related financial services.
• Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and financial markets.
• Proficiency in fund accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform NAV preparation, cash and position reconciliation, corporate action review, and pricing validation for funds.
• Execute broad fund administration tasks following company policies, while communicating with investment managers, brokers, custodians, and auditors.
• Cultivate relationships and deliver superior client service; support system optimization and ad-hoc projects.
• Calculate intricate fee structures outlined in fund documents and generate periodic US GAAP reports.
• Manage subscriptions, redemptions, switches, and transfers; initiate wire and account transfers for settlements.
• Maintain investor data accurately and support AML framework and FATCA/CRS offerings.
• Provide day and night shift coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

ACCA/ACA preferred

Tools

Fund accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Perform comprehensive fund accounting services, encompassing tasks such as Net Asset Value (NAV) preparation, cash and position reconciliation, corporate action review, and security pricing validation.
• Execute a broad spectrum of fund administration services, adhering to the company's service model and policies, while fostering effective communication with investment managers, brokers, custodians, and auditors.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships, ensuring superior service delivery to clients.
• Engage in system optimization initiatives and ad-hoc projects, contributing to process enhancements.
• Calculate intricate fee structures outlined in various agreements.
• Generate periodic financial reports following US GAAP standards.
• Manage Subscriptions, Redemptions, Switches, and Transfers per fund offering documents guidelines.
• Initiate wire and account transfer transactions through internet banking platforms for settlements.
• Maintain and rectify investor details within a centralized database.
• Support the implementation of the company's global anti-money laundering (AML) framework, ensuring compliance.
• Contribute to the organization's FATCA/CRS service offering.
• Support operational coverage for Day and Night shifts

Qualifications Required

• :Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• .Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA) preferred
• .Minimum of 2 years of experience in fund accounting or related financial services
• .Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and financial markets
• .Proficiency in fund accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• .Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• .Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• .Strong communication and interpersonal skills