Fund Accounting Sr Manager

Role summary

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The Fund Accounting Senior Manager leads fund accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely NAV calculations, financial reporting, reconciliations, valuation oversight, and regulatory compliance. The role typically requires a degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, with substantial experience in fund administration, asset servicing, investment operations, or financial reporting. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or CFA are advantageous. Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of investment products, accounting standards, operational controls, risk management, and process improvement. The successful candidate is expected to manage teams, support clients and stakeholders, resolve complex accounting issues, meet strict deadlines, and maintain high standards of accuracy and control in a global banking environment.

About the employer

Citi is a major global banking and financial services institution serving individuals, businesses, governments, and investors in markets worldwide. Its services include consumer banking, corporate and commercial banking, investment banking, markets, securities services, wealth management, and transaction banking. Citi’s operations in Malaysia support regional and global clients through areas such as fund services, technology, operations, risk, finance, and banking. The company is known for its international network, large-scale financial infrastructure, and focus on delivering cross-border solutions. Employees typically work in a structured, highly regulated environment where accuracy, risk awareness, teamwork, and client service are important. Citi also offers opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Asia-Pacific and other global locations, making it a suitable employer for professionals seeking experience in multinational banking and financial operations.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia is a diverse country comprising Peninsular Malaysia and the island regions of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo, along with popular islands such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and Perhentian. Kuala Lumpur is the main employment hub, offering opportunities in banking, shared services, technology, accounting, compliance, and multinational operations. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, with English widely used in professional workplaces. The lifestyle combines modern city living, affordable food, tropical weather, shopping, and easy access to beaches and nature. Foreign professionals generally need employer-sponsored authorization, commonly an Employment Pass, before starting work. Employers usually handle the application, subject to eligibility and salary requirements. Relocation costs, housing, healthcare, schooling, and tax obligations should be reviewed carefully. Learning basic Malay and respecting local customs can make settling in easier.