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About the Role
The Fund Accounting Assistant Manager will oversee Dalian fund accounting operations, manage back-office administrative tasks for distributors, and support fund lifecycle activities. This role involves leading fund audits, resolving NAV calculation issues, participating in global business initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance while supporting the Head of Fund Accounting Japan.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Dalian fund accounting operations
- Handle back-office administrative work for distributors
- Support fund setup, closure, and repurpose activities
- Lead fund audits and maintain relationships with auditors
- Resolve issues arising from daily NAV calculation and reporting
- Participate as a business analyst in global AMO initiatives and projects
- Analyze operational impact of regulatory changes and implement process improvements
- Act as a technical contact for vendors and conduct service reviews
- Maintain BCP procedures, fund suspension playbooks, and disaster recovery testing
- Monitor operational risk and report in accordance with company standards
- Escalate issues to senior management
- Support the Head of Fund Accounting Japan in ensuring sustainable operations
- Support board reporting and key performance metric reporting
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of Japanese investment trust accounting, financial reporting, and relevant regulations
- Approximately 5-6 years of experience in Japanese Investment Trust Fund Accounting at a Trust Bank or Asset Management firm
- Fluent Japanese communication skills (verbal and written)
- Advanced/Business English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience working in a global or regional team
- Strong team player
Skills
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Analysis
- Operational Risk Management
- Vendor Management
- BCP Planning
Location
- Tokyo, Japan
Work Type
- Fixed Term Contractor
- 11-month contract
Experience Level
- 5-6 years of experience
- Associate/Assistant Manager level
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Wellbeing support
- Professional development support
- Flexible working arrangements
About the Company
- Global asset management firm with over 50 years of experience helping clients build financial futures