Job Description
About Our Company
Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.
Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.
Job Description
The responsibilities of this role include the oversight of Financial Reporting for UK OEIC Funds and Unit Trusts. You will work closely with our external partners, such as auditors, administrators, and typesetters, to ensure the accurate and timely completion and filing of financial statements in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations.
You will collaborate with a range of internal stakeholders, including, but not limited to, Fund Accounting Oversight, Change, Tax, Legal, Performance, Compliance, and Product teams. In addition, the successful candidate will be allocated responsibility for a selection of other funds, domiciled in Ireland, the Netherlands, or Australia.
How you'll spend your time
Reviewing financial statements to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
Managing financial reporting timetables effectively and escalating any concerns in a timely manner.
Providing timely and accurate responses to audit queries and audit findings, ensuring all findings are closed out before the next reporting cycle.
Managing each reporting cycle in coordination with auditors, administrators, and internal stakeholders involved in the signoff and approval process.
Working closely with outsourced partners, including fund administrators and auditors to ensure a highquality service is delivered by these partners.
Ensuring issues are resolved promptly and driving process efficiencies where possible.
Reviewing documentation associated with audit e.g. engagement letters, audit plans, audit findings reports, letters of representation and annual audit fee budgets.
Developing and maintaining open and effective working relationships both internally and externally.
Engage directly with Fund Boards, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and confidently. You will also work closely with colleagues in the Company Secretariat team.
Working with external tax advisors to ensure all investor tax reporting (e.g. Austrian, German, UK and Swiss) is completed and filed in accordance with regulations.
Operating, maintaining, and enhancing the financial reporting oversight framework, including review of procedures.
Collaborating with internal teams and outsourced suppliers, where applicable, to evaluate and implement business or regulatorydriven changes, applying bestpractice principles.
Joining project calls and supporting the successful implementation of financial reporting actions, including fund and share class launches, closures, inspecie transfers, and other related activities.
Raising risk events in a timely manner and ensuring appropriate solutions are implemented to prevent recurrence.
Providing cover and support for the team during periods of annual leave.
Assisting With Funds Domiciled In Other Jurisdictions Where Required.
To be successful in role you will have
A professional accounting qualification and relevant experience (8-10 Years)
Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, including UK GAAP
Proven experience in financial reporting within the asset management or fund administration industry.
Prior experience overseeing or managing external service providers (auditors, administrators, typesetters).
Good communication skills
It Would Be An Advantage If You Also Have
Experience in fund accounting
Knowledge of investor tax reporting
Familiarity with other fund structures and products, e.g., Lux SICAVs, ETFs, and Irish UCITS
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Timings
(2:00p-10:30p)
India Business Unit
AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office
Job Family Group
Mutual Fund Operations
Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
