Fund Accountant (Permanent) M/F

CACEIS; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in asset servicing seeks a detail-oriented individual to join their dynamic team in Malaysia. This role focuses on fund accounting and client reporting, where you'll produce accurate pricing and collaborate with multiple departments to enhance service quality. With a commitment to professional growth, the company offers a comprehensive rewards program, world-class training, and a culture that values teamwork and personal initiative. If you're eager to contribute to a thriving financial landscape and develop your skills in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible benefits

World-class training program

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in funds accounting or client reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate prices for allocated funds within deadlines.
• Manage feedback to ensure quality standards are met.
• Support identification of technology improvements.

Skills

Fund Accounting Knowledge

Teamwork Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Access or Excel Macros

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

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.

Region: Europe

Working Hours: 10:00am - 7:00pm / 11:00am - 8:00pm / 12:00pm - 9:00pm / 1:00pm - 10:00pm / 2:00pm - 11:00pm / 3:00pm - 12:00am / 4:00pm - 1:00am

What will you do?

1. Produce consistent and accurate prices for your allocated funds, meeting tight deadlines within service level agreements.
2. Manage feedback to/from departments that will have input into NAV deliverables to ensure client deliverables and quality standards are met.
3. Build strong working relationships with other internal departments such as Quality Assurance, Shareholder Services, Transaction Management, Operations Control, Central Payment Management, Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Information Technology.
4. Ensure effective process controls are implemented and evolve them as necessary; escalate issues to management as appropriate.
5. Support the identification of new technology and operational improvements to effectively ensure accuracy, reduce costs, and increase service quality.
6. Contribute and participate in special projects that could account for 30% of the role.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

A world-class training program in financial services.

A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.

Application criteria

• Starting date: 06/02/2024
• Position with management: No
• Minimum level of study: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
• Training / Specialization:
• An undergraduate or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.

Minimum experience level: 0-2 years

Skills needed

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting, systems, and regulations.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
• Advanced Excel skills.

IT tools

• Proficiency in MS Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge of Access or Excel macros is an asset.

Languages English

Company CACEIS

CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity, and real estate funds, brokers, and corporate clients. Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary, fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services, and transfer agent. With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.