Senior Fund Accounting Lead — NAV & Operations

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Fund Accounting Group Manager to lead a team delivering NAV valuations in coordination with the Transaction Services unit for seamless client delivery. The role requires 10+ years’ experience, CA/CFA/MBA qualifications, and strong knowledge of financial markets and fund accounting.

ETF experience is a plus, with a focus on risk control and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, strategic planning, P&L monitoring, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Chartered Accountant / CFA / MBA.
• Experience within financial markets and fund accounting.
• ETF Business experience will be an advantage.
• Technical (AI Driven), Transformational & Business Management Skills.
• Experience in financial services, client management, project management, strategic management, operational management, and resource and expense management.
• Experience with people management and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting concepts, financial services, and global financial markets.
• Ability to manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated talent assessment as well as the ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund accounting operations & oversight of production activities at functional level including people managers as well as partner across department and business to develop and enhance cost effective solutions that meet client expectations and needs
• Assess new business viability against existing business capabilities and make appropriate recommendations
• Assist and encourage employee career progression through defined career paths, management processes, appropriate training, and Professional Development Plans (PDPs)
• Evaluate risk and controls, including operational impact of changes in legislation, and ensure compliance to established controls
• Lead strategic planning process with business units and prioritize business development requirements to completion
• Monitor Profit and Loss (P&L), expense managements, budget, and planning
• Monitor, set, and achieve established department goals during day-to-day operations as well as serve as point of escalation for complex issues and manage resolution of issues and new business requests
• Direct and participate in department and industry initiatives as well as support corporate governance and ethics
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Financial markets

Fund accounting

Risk controls

Client management

Project management

Accounting concepts

ETF knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Fund Accounting Group Manager to lead a team delivering NAV valuations in coordination with the Transaction Services unit for seamless client delivery. The role requires 10+ years’ experience, CA/CFA/MBA qualifications, and strong knowledge of financial markets and fund accounting.

ETF experience is a plus, with a focus on risk control and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, strategic planning, P&L monitoring, and