Deputy Manager to Manager, Fund Accountant, Custody Services Department

Job Purpose

Ensuring timely and accurate NAV production, effective operational risk control, regulatory compliance, and delivery of high-quality client services.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fund accounting and NAV calculation for various fund structures (e.g. Unit Trusts, OFCs, Private Funds, ETFs, MMFs).
• Check NAV packages, financial reports and client deliverables before release.
• Monitor daily operational workflow and ensure all client deadlines are met.
• Investigate NAV exceptions, pricing issues, reconciliation breaks and operational incidents, and ensure timely resolution
• Handle complex fund events, including: (Corporate Actions, Performance Fee, FX Forward/NDF valuation & Derivatives valuation).
• Handle client equiries and operational escalations in a timely manner. 
• Liaise with fund managers, custodians, auditors, brokers, compliance and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor operation risk & internal controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with internal policies,  SFC and fund constitutive documents.
• Lead or participate in system enhancements, UAT and operational automation initiatives.
• Support the onboarding of new funds and new products (e.g. ETFs, MMFs, OFCs and Private Funds).
• Monitor service level agreements and operational KPIs.
• Coach and provide technical guidance to junior team members and support their professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in fund administration.
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, derivatives, and valuation.
• Experience with Geneva, Bloomberg or other fund accounting systems.
• Experience in ETF operations, including creation/ redemption, basket management and NAV calculation, is an advantage. 
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.