Associate - Reconciliation

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cash, position, and trade reconciliations for Krypton clients across all financial products, in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs).

Identify and resolve discrepancies including missing balances, trial balance variances, and proof differences. Provide escalation and support for senior reconciliation analysts as needed.

Monitor and analyze pricing of portfolio positions at agreed intervals, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Process and verify corporate action events affecting client portfolios.

Investigate open breaks and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

Detect reconciliation deviations and backlogs, and communicate findings to the Back Office (BO) team.

Support ad-hoc projects and contribute to new initiatives within the reconciliation team.

Escalate unresolved items to the Line Manager in a timely manner.

Assist in developing and implementing robust control mechanisms to mitigate operational risks within the reconciliation unit.

Support operational coverage for Day and Night shifts.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ACA) is preferred.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fund accounting or financial services.

Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and financial markets.

Proficiency in fund accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.