Fund Accountant, Accounting and Reporting Services - PERES Operations M/F

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Putrajaya is seeking a Fund Accountant. The successful candidate will execute fund accounting operations, validate financial reports, and ensure compliance with audit requirements. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, along with a foundational understanding of fund structures. The role is non-management and requires proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in fund accounting or financial reporting.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work as part of a team and achieve collective goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute processes supporting fund accounting and NAV production.
• Validate financial reports of investment entities.
• Investigate and clear outstanding items related to audits.

Skills

Operational knowledge and experience in fund accounting

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Multifonds or equivalent applications

Excel

Job description

Fund Accountant, Accounting and Reporting Services - PERES Operations M/F

Business type
Finance / Accounting

Complementary business types
Others

Job title
Fund Accountant, Accounting and Reporting Services - PERES Operations M/F

Contract type
Permanent Contract

Job summary

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.

What will you do?

• Accurate and timely execution of agreed processes supporting the fund accounting, NAV production and GP accounting functions across a range of PERES Operations Fund Administration structures, including validation of manual entries, collation of accounting working papers, and presentation metrics and control data.
• Fund Controller activities including validating the financial reports of investment entities holding Real Estate and Private Equity on behalf of client funds.
• Ensure tolerance checks are complete, and any outstanding items are investigated and cleared and that all related audit and regulatory requirements are clearly satisfied including the requirements of service level agreements.
• Respond to all queries in a timely and effective manner and propose solutions for consideration with the agreed governance and change framework.
• Build productive relationships with internal departments and create working relationships as part of the wider Malaysia Client Operations Team and support cross-working and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure activities and controls are documented in comprehensive procedures and support the governance and control of the team through the application of professional awareness risk mind-set.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Relevant operational knowledge and experience (1-2 years). Experience in fund accounting and / or financial reporting and / or business administration with a focus on financial services and preferably fund structures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, ability to use initiative and excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and networking abilities with agents and internal departments and ability to work as part of a team to achieve collective goals.
• Good organisation skills, ability to prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
• As a guideline to ensure a reasonable time is spent in a role, you are expected to have at least 12 months of service in your current role for any lateral move.

Nice-to-have

• Accounting or business administration qualification desirable.
• Fund accounting system knowledge desirable: Multifonds or equivalent applications; Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Languages

English (Fluent)

Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia

Minimum education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Level of minimal experience
3-5 years

Expected start date
03/02/2025

Management position
No