Fund Accounting, Associate

In Asia Pacific, BNP Paribas is one of the best-positioned international financial institutions with an uninterrupted presence since 1860. Currently with over 18,000 employees* and a presence in 13 markets, BNP Paribas provides corporates, institutional and private investors with product and service solutions tailored to their specific needs. It offers a wide range of financial services covering corporate & institutional banking, wealth management, asset management, insurance, as well as retail banking and consumer financing through strategic partnerships.

Worldwide, BNP Paribas has a presence in 68 markets with more than 193,000 employees. It has key positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services (whose retail-banking networks and financial services are covered by Retail Banking & Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking, which serves two client franchises: corporate clients and institutional investors. Asia Pacific is a key strategic region for BNP Paribas and it continues to develop its franchise in the region.
- excluding partnerships

BNP Paribas offers you an exciting career in an international business environment that is fast-paced, diverse and focuses on creating high-value relationships with our clients. We offer competitive salary and benefits, as well as a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team.

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The Senior Fund Accountant works closely with BP2S internal teams to provide fund administration services to external fund managers in Asia and Asian asset owners

Able to work flexible working hours possibly morning/afternoon shifts and support Singapore public holidays.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Direct Responsibilities**

Review daily, weekly and monthly NAV funds/portfolios in accordance with applicable Industry recommended accounting practices, accounting standard or specific constitutional documents.

Work with fund/portfolio accountants and liaise with different support functions to ensure NAVs are delivered in a timely manner to meet the agreed KPIs.

Provide accurate statistical data (KPIs etc.) on an as-scheduled basis and establish service excellence.

Ensure NAV calculations are accurately prepared and in line with the BNPP operational and system procedural manual.

Prepare operational and system procedural manuals to ensure that all operational risks are well under control and adequate for day-to-day activities.

Identifying and documenting “non-standard” process flows for proper documentation

Report and escalate operational or major incidents including any breach or error occurrences to the Management.

Participate in regular operational meetings to review any client and new business requirements.

Working pro-actively with Clients to resolve queries on action points relating to Fund Admin matters

Able to work closely under tight deadlines with client and auditors to meet client specific reporting requirements

Participating in transition planning and testing to ensure new processes or system functionalities can meet clients’ needs and requirements.

Involve in any new client take-on and migration activities.

Other ad-hoc duties may be required from time to time

**Contributing Responsibilities**

**Risk and Compliance**:
Ensure the operating model in compliance with regulations, market infrastructure evolution and BNP Paribas internal control rules and meet compliance and regulatory obligations

**Conduct**:
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and act accordingly internally, when facing clients and providers

**TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES**:
Experience with Multifonds accounting system preferred

Strong accounting knowledge

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Persistence / perseverance

Good operational/technical skills

Good analytical skills

Fluency in Business Mandarin is an added advantage

**SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)**:
University degree/ post graduate degree in Finance or Accounting

Minimum 3 years in experience in Securities Services Fund Accounting or equivalent experiences