Senior Associate - FSCAT - Bangalore

MSPA is the accounting / reporting system of MSFS. The analyst will also interact with the Account Manager to review accounting and performance related issues. Provide Accounting solutions to Hedge Funds for independent valuation, investor transparency and regulatory compliance. Calculation of daily NAV. Review MSPA to custodian reconciliations. Identify and determine cause. Notify Account Manager of breaks. If break is due to an erroneous or missing transaction in MSPA then make necessary adjustments. Perform middle office functions including P&L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checking client's contributions & redemptions etc. Review general ledger exceptions. Identify cause and make necessary adjustments. Verify performance by reviewing large P&L swings and analyzing income/expense journals for validity. Adjust activity as necessary for performance (MSPM) processing and reporting. Responsible for accruing daily or monthly non-security related accruals including management fees and financing accruals. Process non-automated transactions including OTC derivatives and their related cash movements. Perform daily and monthly securities pricing analysis. Validate and process corporate action data. Providing audit support and assistance to funds in the preparation on financial statements. An Associate is likely to have the following characteristics: A number of years prior work experience - preferably in financial services. Knowledge of hedge fund processing is a strong advantage. Good administrative and organisational skills with a particular focus on accuracy and attention to detail. An ability to work under pressure and an ability to cope with increased workloads at month-end. An ability to work as part of a virtual team that is spread across different time zones and geographies. An ability to use key financial systems and other IT tools. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.