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Fund Accounting Associate role in Metro Manila – responsible for NAV calculations, fund reporting, and process improvement in JP Morgan’s APAC team.
Bring expertise in banking, fund accounting, and client communication to deliver accurate financial statements and support institutional asset managers.
Introduction
Title: Fund Accounting Associate
Location: Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
Description: Shape the future of fund accounting by joining a dynamic team that supports institutional asset managers across the APAC region. Unlock your potential in a role that values precision, collaboration, and career growth. Bring your expertise to a team committed to operational excellence and client satisfaction.
Job Summary
As a Fund Accountant within the JP Morgan Fund Accounting Team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day production, validation, and delivery of financial statements and NAV calculations for a diverse portfolio of funds. You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure accuracy and compliance, while continuously improving operational processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop deep fund accounting expertise and contribute to a high-performing team.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate accounting and securities records for assigned funds, adhering to prescribed controls (e.g., position reconciliation, asset pricing, security trading, income & expense processing).
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting or securities transactions that breach validation tolerances.
- Ensure timely NAV production, accounting validation, and elevate issues promptly to management.
- Prepare files in accordance with internal control checklists and maintain thorough documentation, especially for unusual items.
- Reconcile capital flows and third-party/internal forward foreign exchange contracts to portfolios.
- Utilize WINS-INVEST ONE, GTI, and Titan systems to research and resolve portfolio issues.
- Analyze fund performance to verify valuation accuracy.
- Assist with ad hoc inquiries from internal and external clients, emphasizing inter-department communication.
- Demonstrate technical knowledge of investment instruments, markets, and pricing methodologies, including infrastructure and non-listed securities.
- Gain understanding of client structures, portfolio types, deliverables, and specific requirements.
- Document procedures, identify control improvements, and provide training to new hires.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in banking, financial services, or accounting firms.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Client-focused mindset.
- Proactive initiative and critical questioning skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Control-oriented approach.
- Proficiency with computer applications.
- Flexibility to work shifts.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Good written and spoken English communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Graduate or post-graduate degree.
- Experience in automated processing environments.
- Understanding of security types and their accounting treatments.
- Awareness of stock market practices and data vendor systems (e.g., Bloomberg).
- Knowledge of fund Custodian Bank and Investment Manager processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication within small teams & flexibility to support projects and work overtime during peak periods.