Senior Accountant Fund

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

- Proficiency in understanding and processing of taxable and tax-exempt Cash dividends.
- Calculating conversion rate of currencies based on Exchange rate provided by the Company while announcing Cash dividends to Shareholders.
- Have knowledge of reading SWIFT messages received from Agent and processing the events as per SWIFT message.
- Full-fledge Knowledge on processing Interest payments of Bonds issued by the Company, redeeming bonds, partially redeeming bonds and Redeeming bonds Early from bondholders by the Company prior to the maturity date announced at the time of issuing bonds.
- Handling events like Liquidation, Executing Cheque payments and Announcing Rights issue to the existing clients of a Company.
- Ability in doing Mandatory with Choice events like Dividend Options, Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
- Expertise in Processing REITS announcements like Taxable and Tax-Exempt Cash dividends, Dividend Options.
- Experienced in processing Capital Distribution and Other Gains Distribution.
- Proficient in doing Record date reconciliation and adjusting Eligibility in Record date reconciliation.
- Performing Notification Reconciliation and Checking whether notification generated to client or not.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- 4 to 6 years of experience
- Good basic Knowledge on accounting.
- Good basic knowledge on Capital Marker and Investment banking product. ( Bond, Equity & Derivative)
- Should be a self-starter and proactive.
- Pro-actively identifies Risk, make recommendations and able to take decisions.
- Capacity to work cross-functionally to create efficiencies and develop solutions to business problems
- Knowledge of Capital Market and Investment Banking Industry preferred (particularly asset classes like Equities and Mutual Funds,
- Eye to detail-oriented candidature with strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Should have good oral and written communication skills.
- Accountability: Demonstrates reliability by taking necessary actions to ensure issues are resolved swiftly
- Global Collaboration: Applies global perspective when working within the Team and reach out to relevant stakeholders to avoid any delay in resolving queries
- Communication: Articulates information clearly and presents information effectively and confidently when working with others
- Time Management: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and problem-solve effectively. Promptly handles escalated issue/s

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.