As a Financial Reporting Manager ll within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our fund servicing operations. Leveraging your broad knowledge of fund accounting and administration, you will provide advice and support to ensure progress within established procedures and policies. Your work will have a significant impact on our department, requiring you to apply your advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions for varied and complex issues. Your advanced emotional intelligence will be key in building trusting relationships and influencing better outcomes for our team and clients. Your role will also involve planning and directing the day-to-day work of our staff, ensuring the continuous improvement of our operating platform.
Job responsibilities
Conduct detailed reviews of primary financial statements (annual and interim) and all related notes in accordance with accounting and regulatory disclosure requirements (IFRS, US GAAP in particular) within agreed client deadlines and SLA’s.
Plan audits and resources with internal parties and for financial reporting teams.
Perform analytical reviews of year-on-year movements within financial statements and related notes.
Manage consistency across financial statements for large clients throughout the year and relevant audit and interim cycles.
Analyze client accounting records and escalate any potential issues identified, where appropriate.
Identify and correct misstatements within the accounting records in line with GAAP required disclosures, and escalate potential audit findings and adjustments within the primary financial statements.
Resolve team queries and act as a reference point for junior team members on technical, accounting, and audit-related matters.
Liaise with partner sites for external deliveries and communicate status effectively and in a timely manner.
Interact with stakeholders to respond to any accounting or financial reporting-related queries that may arise.
Collaborate with various Operations Teams, Technology, Product, Sales, and Program Management.
Identify and address vulnerabilities in fund servicing processes, leveraging proficiency in continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and resilience.
Required Qualifications, Skills and CapabilitiesPost graduate/CA/CPA with major in Finance/AccountingYou will have experience in managing people, completion of performance reviews and setting objectivesDemonstrated expertise in fund accounting and administration, with at least eight years of experience focusing on Financial Reporting or Audit environment in the Funds Industry. Experience in primary GAAPS – Irish/UK, IFRS, US GAAPDemonstrated proficiency in identifying and resolving issues related to accounting or securities transactions, ensuring compliance with validation tolerances. Proven ability to implement operational procedures and controls, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures. Experience in training and managing a team, with a focus on establishing performance objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Advanced emotional intelligence skills, with a proven track record of building trusting relationships and influencing better outcomes for teams and clients. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience working across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver results.Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Accounting and/or Custody experience of 5 years preferred.