Fund Accountant

Job Description

Title                 Fund Accountant

Department      AMO Fund Accounting Shared Services - India

Location          Bangalore - India

Reports To       Fund Accounting Manager (Level 5)

Level                Level 2

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

Asset Management Operations (AMO) is the operational backbone of Fidelity International, crucial to the accurate, timely and efficient administration of our funds. Located in several global locations, we provide the middle and back-office functions for the company ranging from trade settlement, corporate action processing and NAV generation, through to the production of reports and accounts for our funds. In an industry that is becoming ever more complex it's essential that we are able to be creative and adaptable in the services and solutions we offer. With this in mind, our mission is to add value in every aspect of investment administration by delivering excellent service with a combination of innovative flexible solutions, outstanding knowledge resources and total commitment to our company goals.

We achieve this by:

• Providing a challenging and rewarding environment for our people
• Working with customers on timely, cost effective and creative solutions
• Constantly improving customer service delivery with strategic, scalable solutions in a risk-controlled environment

About your role
 

This role will be part of the Fund Accounting Shared Services Team in India. The team is responsible for supporting to produce Net asset values, regulatory reports, tax data and distributions and to perform daily processes and controls to ensure the funds core accounting records are accurate and meet regulatory and accounting standards. A team member would perform tasks such as -

• Perform key daily / weekly / monthly processes to ensure the accounting records are accurate and up-to-date,
• Identification, analysis and escalation of exceptions in a timely manner  
• Produce daily accounting data for input into the books and records of the funds that has not been automatically generated by the accounting platform,
• Perform controls on the accruals in the accounting system and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Development and documentation of procedures
• Liaise with key stakeholders across Fidelity

About you

The role will suit you if you enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.  Successful applicants will be able asked to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of the asset management industry
• Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and internal customers
• Strong analytical and investigations skills with an enquiring mind
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• Good MS experience with emphasis on Excel
• Accurate and numerate
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Team player with collaborative attitude

Willingness to work additional hours and bank holidays as the business dictates

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.