Junior Fund Accountant (Fresh Graduates May Apply)

Amethyst Partners; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amethyst Partners is seeking a Junior Fund Accountant in Kuala Lumpur to handle NAV calculations, fund accounting tasks and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance and strong analytical skills. Fresh graduates may apply, with 1+ year of experience preferred. You will work within a collaborative team, liaising with auditors and supporting financial statements and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with collaboration skills.
• Fresh graduates may apply; 1+ years fund accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand complex investment products and fee calculations.
• Prepare and review daily/monthly NAV calculations under tight deadlines.
• Reconcile accounts and review reconciliations from offshore partners.
• Review fund documents, pricing policy and operate in a governance framework.
• Coordinate with auditors and support the preparation of financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client is an international fund administration firm with a strong track region in the region. Due to expansion of business, they are looking for Junior Fund Accountants and the role is based in Kuala Lumpur.

Key responsibilities:

• Good understanding of complex investment products, performance fee calculations, various fund structures, side pockets and distribution
• Preparation and review of daily/monthly NAV calculation in an fast-paced environment with strict deadline
• Reconcile various accounts, or reviewing reconciliations prepared by offshore partners, promptly researching and correcting any variances
• Periodic review of fund documents, operating memorandum and pricing policy
• Liaison with auditors, including preparation of financial statements and audit support schedule
• Assist in coaching and developing junior team members for their individual development and for the overall benefit of the team. In so doing, foster and maintain strong team spirit and a healthy working atmosphere
• Ensure timely response to client requests in standard and non-standard situation
• Able to escalate in the event of any operational control deficiency and provide suggestion to mitigate such risks
• Participation in ad hoc projects

Key requirements:

• Minimum 1 years of Fund Accounting experience, traditional/hedge fund exposure is an advantage
• Fresh Graduates May also Apply
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related
• Good Analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure