Fund Accountant | Banking Industry - Contract

Adecco; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Fund Accountant to assist in fund valuation activities and ensure accuracy in reconciliation. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience and a relevant degree. This contract position offers a competitive salary package and a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in reconciliation or fund administration.
• Knowledge of financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work activities for timeliness and accuracy.
• Assist in reviewing stock, cash, and non-core reconciliations.
• Ensure client SLAs and deadlines are met.

Skills

Reconciliation

Fund administration

Financial operations

Communication

MS Access

SQL

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Fund Accountant | Banking Industry - Contract

Position: Fund Accounting Reconciliation

Working Duration: contract until Mar 2026 (Renewable based on business needs)

Working Day/Hours: Monday - Friday; 6AM - 3PM / 7AM - 4PM

Salary: Basic up to RM8,190 (Based on qualifications + experiences) with statutory contribution + leave entitlement + medical coverage

Job Description

The Specialist – Reconciliation is an intermediate-level position responsible for participating in a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the calculation of daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for funds and the distribution of associated unit prices.

Job Background/Context

The Specialist – Reconciliation is an intermediate-level position responsible for participating in a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the calculation of daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for funds.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the work activities to ensure timeliness and accuracy of the fund’s activities, including reconciliation activities for calculation of NAV and distribution factors
• Assist in reviewing stock, cash and non-core reconciliations as a Maker/Checker to ensure exceptions noted with the relevant action owner and items cleared are treated correctly
• Ensure corporate actions are correctly reflected on the NAV
• Assist in handling complex issues
• Facilitate prompt investigation and resolution of client queries in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure client Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and deadlines are met
• Assist in the collection and analysis of relevant management information from an operational and client perspective
• Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in reconciliation, fund administration, or related area
• Knowledge of financial operations
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication
• MS Access and SQL knowledge required
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Ability to work as a team player and with people of different cultures
• Positive attitude and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment

Application Details

Salary match • Number of applicants • Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Fund Accountant?
• Do you have reconciliations experience?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

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