Middle Office Portfolio Accounting Fund Accounting Senior Manager

Job Description

*The role requires an in-depth understanding of the capital market, different financial instruments and their processing requirements. Should have a good understanding of financial markets, the regulations that govern them. Should have proven leadership experience in motivating, leading and managing large teams. Knowledge of business strategy development is necessary to provide long term planning and to manage the profitability/performance of a major business segmentIt is the role of the Vice President to keep the team Focused on Results , in meeting agreed client expectations. This same focus is important in Increasing the Operating Performance and productivity of the client group.Ideal candidate should have hands on experience on NAV calculation, transaction processing, reconciliation & portfolio accounting. Roles and Responsibilities: As Leader:

• Managing 100+ people across functional areas - leading performance reviews, identifying and effectively addressing areas of improvement
• Creates an inclusive operational and functional training environment, possesses strong training skills and ability to conduct deep dive knowledge sharing programs
• Effective team management & engagement, including goal settings, regular team meetings Interaction & completion of one on one meetings with direct staff on regular periodic intervals
• Lead, and take staffing decisions, including performance management and administration, recruiting high quality diverse talent with a variety of backgrounds
• Act as a subject area expert, develop and maintain specific subject expertise within the team
• To bring in best practice into the team in all areas and leverage external relationships
• Ensuring timely completion of bi annual and annual performance reviews/appraisals
• Ensure functional, operational and mandatory trainings are completed on time
• Leads the group by example
• Maintains a highly visible profile to staff
• Actively provides a vision to the staff
• Keeps the group focused on achieving goals

As Process Owner:

• Participate in and understand department s long term global strategy to effectively support the growth and development agenda
• Responsible for high level supervision of BAU in accordance with defined time frames and client requirements
• Strong customer centric focus relationship management with key stakeholders, persuasive, proactive and can do attitude a must
• Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence
• Identifying and driving continuous process improvements by eliminating manual touch points
• Oversee financial / productivity targets, including developing and managing expense budgets, and ensuring that resources are available to accomplish the objectives set for the area
• Effective & proactive communication to key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure effective documentation with regards to Procedures, checklist & SOPs is in place and being maintained as per the industry standards
• Take a lead role in transition planning and execution
• Understand in-depth the inherent risk within key procedures, and partner with Risk Management, Control, COB and Audit team, in assessing and managing the efficacy of the control and business continuity structure
• Periodic review of controls, review and ensure proactive and sustainable remediation of internal & external errors.
• Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity
• Producing and enhancing management information/reporting for internal and external users
• Establishes and monitors control procedures for special client situations
• Engages in high-level problem resolution within bank and with external operations personnel
• Participates and leads on steering committee meetings to design/respond to operation changes
• Keeps current on procedures/systems changes and ensures incorporation into group procedures
• Actively works towards increasing efficiency/productivity year on year for each client. Actively drives efficiency improvements in the group
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse a problem and obtain and evaluate information to reach sound conclusions. Knows when to elevate a problem and keep management informed

Development Value:

• Working in an international environment
• Growing in a fast moving area

, * Desired Skills, Experience & Competencies:

• Strong performer with 12-15 years operations experience in leading global financial/banking sector
• Proven leadership experience (having managed operations teams with 30+ members)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of NAV calculation, custody operations, reconciliation, transaction processing
• System knowledge of Multifonds , InvestOne Enterprise & TLM will be a favorable advantage
• Prior experience and knowledge in pricing vendors (Bloomberg, Telekurs, FT, Reuters) is desirable
• Strong computer competence (Microsoft applications {Excel, Word, etc.}, aptitude for understanding data, interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, multitasking capability, ability to work under pressure/deadlines driven environment
• Strong awareness of new industry trends like Robotics Process Automation, Lean, Six Sigma & Blockchain would be an added advantage
• Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures

Qualification:

• Bachelor s degree in Commerce / Economics with a specialization in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred
• Additional qualification of Accounting/Investment preferred

Keyskills :
eam management effective team management risk management