Financial Reporting

Job Description
The JP Morgan Financial Reporting Team delivers a range of services to institutional asset managers for their varied product offerings like Mutual funds, Hedge Funds and superannuation funds. This Financial Reporting team takes direct responsibility for the production and delivery of Financial Statements of Accounts and related accounting/portfolio information. This role involves participation in the production of both statutory and regulatory reports.
Experience
Candidate to have 10 years or more experience in a fund accounting/ Financial Reporting environment and will have experience in financial statement preparation. Should have managed a team of 15+ people/ should be a CA /MBA (Finance).
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Rendering accurate and timely accounting statements in compliance with customer expectations and departmental standards.
• Reviewing and controlling of the daily operation, ensuring adherence to procedures and controls
• Expected to be hands on while overseeing the production of the Fund's quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports to partners that are filed with the regulators along with be-spoke client & regulatory reporting
• Act as the primary contact for inquiries from partner sites / clients requests and ad hoc projects on financial reporting issues
• Review of primary financial statements in accordance with accounting and regulatory disclosure requirements within agreed deadlines.
• Review of regulatory and other reports as required
• Review of Financial Statements and related accounting/portfolio information
• Ongoing analysis of client accounting records and escalation, where appropriate, of any potential issues identified
• Assisting in developing and adjusting department procedures, systems enhancements and achieving department's efficiency goals apart from maintain and tracking SLA's/KPI and provide updates in Governance calls
• Interaction with stakeholders to respond to any accounting or financial reporting-related queries that may arise.
• Recognise and act on opportunities to improve processes including developing and making recommendations for change and encourage the team to come with ideas for effeciency
• To ensure all the Risk and Control checks are in place. Liaise with OCM team in case of issue.
• To ensure that team is working in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures and escalate to supervisors of any deviations.
• To Coach, develop and mentor staff including formal objective setting, performance reviews and providing ongoing and regular feedback.
• To work with local and global management team as and when required.

Key Skills and Knowledge

• Preferably qualified Chartered Accountant / MBA finance having at least 10 years of experience in Financial Services industry / (financial reporting activities / Fund accounting/ Audit ) in a service delivery model
• Strong technical understanding of the investment industry including an overview of various regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Exceptional leadership and staff development skills with prior team management experience.
• Flexible & willing to work additional hours at peak reporting times if necessary and inculcating the same in the team.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and with external stakeholders

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.