Manager: Fund Administration-Proof and Audit Reporting - BNY Mellon - Westboro MA
(2020-02)
- Reviews the reconciliations of the Eagle Trial Balance with the Eagle supporting reports prepared by the offshore teams.
- Validate the steps performed by the team members to research variances and the requisite backups are provided to explain the differences.
- As supervisor I deliver audit packages to financial reporting teams, external auditors, Tax groups and clients.
- Research questions from financial reporting or auditors and participate in audit calls as applicable every reporting cycle.
- Provide feedback, guidance, and training to the offshore teams regarding corrections required to the proof packages.
- Maintain cycle tracking schedule to monitor audit close status for all funds in scope every month.
- Respond to all ad hoc requests and provide additional information or support.
- Assign fund reviews to staff and make sure that these reviews are completed on time including all applicable checklist.
Officer: Fund Administration- Financial Reporting - State Street - Boston, MA
(2018-05 - 2020-02)
- Review annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements prepped by offshore groups.
- Communicate with clients regarding ad hoc inquiries and research/resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Review N-NMFPs
- Address the inquiries of both the auditors and clients related to financial statements and year-end audits.
- Ad hoc projects as requested.
Financial Reporting Specialist (Contract thru Aston Carter/Aerotek) - State Street - Boston, MA
(2017-07 - 2018-03)
- Reviewed annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements.
- Supported mutual fund clients (40-ACT Funds and ETF Funds) including State Street Global Advisors and Blackrock
- Reviewed Forms N-SARs and made comments in the footnotes within a specific deadline.
- Partnered with offshore teams, reviewed prep work from offshore groups.
Senior Associate: Fund Administration- Financial Reporting - State Street - Boston, MA
(2013-12 - 2017-07)
- Reviewed in detail annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements and other supporting back-up to ensure completeness and accuracy of disclosures in accordance with GAAP requirements and SEC regulations.
- Responsible for the preparation and review of the 33Act Funds.
- Assisted the senior management by identifying and addressing training needs for junior staff and providing coverage in the absence of other managers as directed.
- Trained new employees on financial statements preparation and all applicable system applications.
- Liaised with my team and other offshore teams to ensure that work was done accurately and within tight deadlines so as to deliver outstanding results to the clients.
- Assists Associate 2s in resolving difficult problems within the allowed time frame.
Associate II: Fund Administration- Financial Reporting - State Street - Boston, MA
(2011-09 - 2013-12)
- Prepared annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements.
- Performed footing of the typeset draft and assisted with the preparation of closing entries.
- Performed a detail self-review of the general ledger balances, identifying issues and initiating resolution as deemed appropriate with applicable internal parties to ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
- Demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the various systems (e.g. GCom etc.) required in completing the daily tasks.
- Achieved: Rising Star Award –Dec. 2013
Associate I: Fund Accountant- Accounting - State Street - Boston, MA
(2008-04 - 2011-09)
- Calculated the Net Asset Value per share assigned, determining dividend, and distribution rates, as required.
- Reconciling cash and/or fund share transactions and resolving discrepancies with transfer agents and custodians.
- Accounting for all daily activity (purchases, sales, income accruals, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner.
- Processed expenses and cap stock to fund records promptly and accurately.
- Priced holdings daily and producing a daily NAV for a group of mutual funds.
