Mutual Fund Accountant (Custody Experience a plus)

Minimum Requirements:

  Applicant must meet ALL of these requirements.   Description:


 

Position Description:

The Client Service Supervisor performs a wide range of duties, all of which are designed to provide clients with accurate and timely financial data for globally invested portfolios.

Responsibilities:

Client Service:
? Field and respond to client inquiries and escalated issues and serve as the point person for senior level client contacts.
? Coordinate and follow up on client meetings and deliverables.
? Exhibit a sound understanding of products and services.


Risk and Control:
? Ensure the accurate and timely valuation of accounting records and reports through analysis and review of fund accounting activities.
? Analyze validity of transactions for pricing impact to portfolio, escalating issues based on set tolerances.
? Respond to internal and external audit requests promptly and accurately.
? Ensure adherence to all established procedures and controls.


Technology and Innovation:
? Utilize relevant internal technological solutions to effectively and efficiently manage client inquiries.
? Identify ways to improve productivity and efficiency within the department.
? Assist in the coordination of new business and product implementations and conversions.


Leadership and People:
? Develop key internal relationships to proactively aid in the resolution of client issues.
? Participate in the interview and selection process for job applicants, and assist new staff members in learning job specific tasks.
? Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide regular feedback based on previously agreed upon goals for direct reports.
? Promote a cohesive team atmosphere through exhibiting strong leadership, effective communication, professionalism, and development of individual career paths.

Qualifications:

4 year college degree preferably in a business, finance, or accounting related concentration.
Minimum of 3-4 years Fund Accounting experience; Custody experience a plus.
Prior working knowledge of corporate actions, equity, fixed income, and derivative investments, and emerging markets a plus.

High degree of analytical ability, proven ability to multitask, prioritize assignments and work quickly and accurately in a deadline oriented environment.
Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Comprehensive working knowledge of Excel, Bloomberg and Reuters a plus
Supervisory experience a plus.