Senior Fund Accountant

Senior Fund Accountant Location Weehawken, NJ : United States - New Jersey Finance, Fund Services, Management and Business Support, Operations Asset Management

Job Reference # 285788BR

City

Weehawken

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

Are you a motivated self-starter? Do you have experience in the registered mutual fund administration business? Do you have experience with portfolio accounting systems and financial instrument accounting? Are you able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet target deadlines? We're looking for a Senior Fund Accountant to:

• be responsible for the oversight of day to day operations of numerous investment companies with various mandates. Responsibilities include monitoring of NAV and validation, review of board reporting, review of mutual fund expense budgets, review of mutual fund distributions, among others.
• be responsible for the review of regulatory filings which includes, but is not limited to, financial statements included in the Form N-CSR, Form N-MFP, Form N-PORT, financial information included in annual prospectus updates, etc.
• oversee and train junior fund accountants on the team
• be able to assess processes and procedures and solution ideas to gain efficiencies while minimizing risk
• assist in monitoring and reviewing performance of fund service providers holding them accountable for quality services
• lead ad hoc projects as they arise

Your team

You will join the Fund Accounting team that is part of the COO business for UBS Asset Management. The team is responsible for oversight and control of the U.S. registered mutual funds and Collective Investment Trust products, ensuring that operational standards provided by all external service providers meet all accounting/regulatory and contractual requirements. In this role, you will work independently reporting into a line manager located in Weehawken, New Jersey. You will also have a chance to collaborate and interact with different internal/external teams involved in the business, including Portfolio Managers, Product Managers, Legal and Compliance teams, Transfer Agent, Custodian/Accounting Agent and Auditors. Our offer is an ideal way to continue to expand and enhance your work experience in the fund administration business. It is also a chance to work with and learn from some of our talented people in Product, Operations, Legal & Compliance and Sales.

Your expertise

You have: - A university degree with a major in accounting, finance or economics - Prior experience in Fund Administration (5 years minimum preferred or a CPA) - Strong knowledge of the financial services industry - An understanding of Fund Accounting and Fund reporting requirements - Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook. You are: - Well organized and able to multi-task - Highly motivated and proactive with a can-do attitude - Analytical and detail oriented - Confident to interact with senior levels of internal management - Proficient in understanding risk assessment - Possess good communication skills, both verbal and written - Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering all on time

About us

UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.. We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us

At UBS, we embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs. From gaining new experiences in different roles to acquiring fresh knowledge and skills, we know that great work is never done alone. We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. Together we're more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.