General information
Entity
CACEIS is the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole and Santander dedicated to asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private equity and real estate funds, brokers and corporate clients.
Through offices across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, CACEIS offers a broad range of services covering execution, clearing, forex, securities lending, custody, depositary and fund administration, fund distribution support, middle office outsourcing, issuer services and transfer agent.
With 7,000 employees and a large client base, CACEIS is a European leader in asset servicing and one of the major players worldwide
By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.
Reference
2024-84909
Publication date
14/01/2025
Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Finance / Accounting
Complementary business types
Types of Jobs - Asset Management
Job title
Fund Accountant (APAC) (Permanent) M/F
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
06/02/2024
Management position
No
Job summary
What is the opportunity?
CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into a trusted hub of operational excellence within the global CACEIS network. Strategically located in IOI City, Putrajaya, the company employs over 1,200 skilled professionals, providing a broad spectrum of services to institutional clients across Europe. These services include Custody & Cash Clearing, Fund Administration, Fund Distribution, Master Data Services, Market Solutions, Group Invoicing, Reconciliations and Private Equity & Real Estate Solutions. As a centre of excellence, CACEIS Malaysia plays a pivotal role in driving the scalability of global operations, enhancing service quality, and implementing standardized processes to meet the diverse needs of its clients. The dedicated team in Malaysia is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that empower clients to thrive in a dynamic and competitive financial landscape.
As a Fund Accountant, you work within a professional team that collectively ensures client satisfaction, by producing accurate fund valuations and optimal net asset value (NAV) for an entire fund range. Your valuations are daily, weekly and monthly and you maintain accurate records, identifying and mitigating business risk. You ensure that key service level agreements, as well as audit and regulatory requirements are met.
Region: APAC
Working hours: 9:00AM – 6:00PM
What will you do?
- Produce consistent and accurate prices for your allocated funds, meeting tight deadlines within service level agreements.
- Manage feedback to/from departments that will have input into NAV deliverables to ensure client deliverables and quality standards are met.
- Build strong working relationships with other internal departments such as Quality Assurance, Shareholder Services, Transaction Management, Operations Control, Central Payment Management and Financial Reporting, Compliance and Information technology.
- Ensure effective process controls are implemented and evolve them as necessary; escalate issues to management as appropriate.
- Support the identification of new technology and operational improvements to effectively ensure accuracy, reduce costs and increase service quality.
- Contribute and participate in special projects that could account for 30% of the role
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Supplementary Information
What’s in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance based bonuses, flexible benefits, and competitive compensation.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- A world-class training program in financial services.
- A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded.
Position location
Geographical area
Asia, Malaysia
City
Cyberjaya
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
- An undergraduate or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business related field
Level of minimal experience
0-2 years
Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years proven experience in funds accounting/pricing/client reporting within Financial markets.
Required skills
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of fund products, fund accounting and systems and regulations.
- Strong teamwork with the ability to work independently as well.
- Exceptional analytical thinking, attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Technical skills required
- Proficiency in MS Office applications including Powerpoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
- Advanced knowledge of Access or Excel macro's is an asset
Languages
English