SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

Job Description

Job Description

The Associate Manager is responsible for reviewing day-to-day accounting activities including, calculation of daily/monthly NAV (Net Asset Value), compiling standard financial statements, and analysis of regular fund income/expense accrual for assigned funds or those performed by the team. Also ensuring that the NAVs are accurately reported on a timely basis within tight deadlines, and ensure strong internal controls are maintained in accordance with financial policies

Accountabilities

Daily Accounting

Handle accounting for assigned moderate to complex funds, including review of daily price control checks, P&L reasonableness, inter system reconciliations, ensuring that reconciling items are investigated and resolved, or escalated in a timely manner.Ensure controls are in place and accounts are accurate daily, providing clear and accurate management information to support decision-making.

Month End Tasks

Fully reconcile the month end trial balance to independent support for the assigned moderate to complex funds.Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliation (“ME pack”) fully supported with source documentation.Provide insightful commentary for balance sheet and P&L movements.Ensure balance sheet is reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards, Investment Company Audit Guide, and accounting policies as appropriate.Review investors allocations and fees calculation

Price Products

Daily and monthly product pricing for assigned funds.Understanding the pricing methodology and valuation models for applicable products in sufficient detail to be able to ensure absolute accuracy.

Other responsibilities

Prepare yearend audit financial statements and audit packsAnswer ad hoc questions from various groups including auditors (internal and external), and the global peer group.Work with portfolio manager and traders for the assigned fund to improve knowledge of financial products and trading strategies.New business onboarding such as fund documentation review, drafting of operating memorandum & pricing policy, trade interface development and systems setupProvide adequate coaching and guidance to team members. Keep abreast of all alternative investment industry developments and drive any procedural or technology enhancements accordinglyAssist Managers on projects such as process improvement, query follow up and issue resolutionWork with team members in Operations, Investor Services function as necessary.

Requirement

University degree in finance/accounting or commensurate experience4 - 6 years of relevant experience in the financial industryStrong analytical skills and business acumenStrong organizational skills and attention to detailStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong dispute resolution and effective problem-solving skillsProven teamwork skills: able to recognize where you can help the team complete all daily and monthly tasks.Demonstrated customer service and continuous improvement focusKnowledge of US GAAP and IFRSExperience in audit and financial statements preparation desiredAudit/Control MindedAbility to work in changing, fast-paced work environmentExperience with hedge fund and private equity accounting preferredExperience with Advent Geneva preferred

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan. SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.