ASHISH KUMAR SINGH
Associate Process Manager
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Fund services Manger with over 4 years of experience in securities setup and client relationship management, specializing in theNAV And Fund Accounting , coroporate actions through comprehensive research and engagement with international capital markets Worked in canada For 2 years with international Funds Like TFSA, bonds,mutual funds . Demonstrated success in leading teams to minimize process errors and implementing initiatives that enhance pricing data accuracy. Proficient in leveraging MS Office tools to resolve client inquiries and sourcing prices from platforms such as Interactive Data Corporation, Telekurs, and Bloomberg, ensuring conflict resolution in nav Valuntion and dividend calculation through regular internal audits. Knowledgeable in fund accounting operations, with a proven ability to streamline processes and improve financial reporting accuracy while maintaining regulatory compliance and effective team leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Associate Process Manager
eClerx Services
Pune
05.2023 - Current
- Record and respond to partner and client inquiries resolving exceptions related to accounts.
- Audit and resolve exceptions on assigned accounts according to procedures and within scheduled timeframes.
- Prepare comprehensive reports with visually compelling data visualizations, charts, and graphs to communicate key findings to stakeholders.
- Regularly present actionable insights and recommendations to the marketing and management teams.
- Translate complex data into understandable and actionable insights for non-technical team members.
- Escalate issues to client and internal managers to bring issues to their attention in a short span of time to avoid client escalation.
- Location
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $ 1000 per FT.
Senior Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
TORONTO
04.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed cash deposits, interest, and dividend payments, ensuring accurate accounting and reconciliation.
- Conducted audit checks to support net asset value calculations, analyzing fund value fluctuations.
- Managed financial statements, audit packages, and year-end valuation packages for mutual funds, including those in collaboration with JP Morgan and BNY Mellon.
- Identified areas for improvement in internal processes to increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
- I reviewed the work submitted by team members for errors and misrepresentation.
- Allocated daily tasks managing a team of six people.
- Streamlined existing processes through automation, using software tools like Excel.
- Investigated discrepancies and special transactions (e.g., trade corrections, corporate actions), liaising with clients and internal stakeholders.
- CIBC Mellon provides asset servicing solutions for institutional investors.
- Location
Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
Pune
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Calculated valuations for reporting to investors and compiled/analyzed financial information in financial statements.
- Prepared Financial Statement of Fund and investor.
- Prepared cash and investment reconciliations and statutory financial statements.
- Analyzed and reported daily activities and evaluations of hedge fund performance.
- Managed 3 funds and 5 manual statements daily.
- Supervised the auditing of establishments and determined the scope of required investigations.
- Improved fund accounting efficiency, resulting in a 25% reduction in processing time.
- Increased financial transparency, reducing audit discrepancies by 15%.
- Managed portfolios worth over $50 mln., ensuring precise financial reporting.
- Handled financial operations across 30+ accounts, maintaining high data accuracy.
- Achieved a 40% reduction in costs by streamlining data entry processes using Excel and ERP tools.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by 25% by implementing advanced Excel macros and Oracle integrations.
- Northern Trust is a financial services company focused on institutional investing and wealth management.
- Location
Jr Accountant
Hindalco Aditya Birla Group
RENUSAGAR
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into the system using Oracle.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Generated and submitted invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules.
- Verified more than 75 bills across several departments and processed payments.
- Hindalco Industries Limited is a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, a major player in the aluminium and copper sector.
- Location
Education
Masters - Financial Planning
George Brown College
Toronto01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune08.2021
Bachelor's of Commerce - Banking And Finance
MIT-WPU
Pune06.2020
Commerce -
Aditya Birla Public School
RENUSAGAR 01.2017
Skills
Strong skills in Excel analysis
Skilled in Bloomberg data management
SAP proficiency
financial statement preparation
Automated spreadsheet functions
Experienced with Microsoft Office applications
Oracle
Operational mapping
Process optimization through automation
Business analysis
Operational excellence
Workflow management
Data analytics
Excellent communication
Decision-making
Process planning
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist - A blend of different Microsoft software trainings.
Interests
Stand-up Comedy and Dramatics - Engaged in various forms of comedic performance and drama, Basketball and Fundraising - Participates actively in basketball and fund-raising activities, Cooking - Enjoys cooking as a personal hobby
Accomplishments
- Cost Reduction Achievement - Achieved a 40% reduction in costs through effective securities setup and process automation strategies.
- International Fund Management - Oversaw management of mutual funds exceeding $2 billion across international capital markets.
- Client Communication Improvement - Streamlined client communication, reducing response times by 30% in handling international inquiries.
Timeline
Associate Process Manager
eClerx Services
05.2023 - Current
Senior Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
04.2023 - 04.2025
Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
08.2020 - 04.2021
Jr Accountant
Hindalco Aditya Birla Group
02.2020 - 04.2020
Post Graduate Diploma - Cost & Management Accounting
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Bachelor's of Commerce - Banking And Finance
MIT-WPU
Masters - Financial Planning
George Brown College
Commerce -
Aditya Birla Public School