Associate-Investment Accounting (Data Control)

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About the Role

Reporting to the Manager/Assistant Manager – Data Control, this position is accountable for the processing & maintenance of investment Market Data, Master Data & Corporate Actions on the SAP FAM system to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting of AIA’s invested assets.

Job Description:

• Perform daily investment data processing in accordance with Business Process Manuals and applicable accounting policies & standards and ensure that all investment data are processed and maintained accurately, in a complete manner and on a timely basis.
• Maintain high quality of documentation for investment data processes and in accordance with Business Process Manuals
• Attend and respond to investment data enquiries from Group and Local Finance and Investment Operations teams, and other relevant stakeholders, satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Support Group and Local Finance and Investment Operations teams, and other relevant stakeholders on daily investment data matters as well as projects and initiatives.
• Assess, recommend and implement improvements in Data Control processes and systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency of daily processing, including interdependencies with upstream/downstream processes and systems and incorporation of changes onto Business Process Manuals.

Job Requirements:

• University Degree in Accountancy or related fields.
• Internationally Recognized Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CFA, etc) will be an added advantage
• Fresh graduates or 1-2 years investment operations experience in multi-national insurance, asset management and/or unit trust companies
• Experience in a shared services or similar environment providing investment operations and/or accounting services to external/internal stakeholders

Specific Business Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of investment products (fixed income, equities, funds, structured products, asset-backed securities, derivatives money market etc) including both their investment characteristics and accounting treatments
• Knowledge of control environments in an investment operations and/or accounting environment
• Experience in investment accounting and/or operations systems (SAP FAM) and architecture
• Proficiency in Bloomberg, Reuters or any other market data providers

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.

At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

You must provide all requested information, including Personal Data, to be considered for this career opportunity. Failure to provide such information may influence the processing and outcome of your application. You are responsible for ensuring that the information you submit is accurate and up-to-date.