Hi, I’m
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 the NAV And Fund Accounting , corporate actions through comprehensive research and engagement with international capital markets Worked in canada For 2 years with international Funds Like TFSA, bonds,mutual funds, Private Equity , ETF . 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 and Bloomberg, ensuring conflict resolution in nav Valuation 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
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
CIBC MellonTORONTO
Senior Fund Accountant
04.2023 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly NAVs, ensuring 100% on-time delivery, and adherence to client SLAs.
- Calculate and allocate management fees, fund expenses, realized/unrealized gains, and investor-level allocations.
- Preparing FX buy and sell reports, and booking FX in the system through general entries.
- Analyzing ETF NAV and short-term notes to find out the actual basis point impact on a day-to-day basis, and then posting the subsequent entry.
- Conducted daily reconciliations of RDSP fund unit allocations by comparing internal system reports with client-provided statements, and resolving discrepancies.
- Prepared and published NAVs for a Canadian public TFSA fund, including daily dividend calculation and posting.
- Posting and checking capstock entry for ETF mutual funds and hedge funds, and reviewing the following redemption and impact on the fund.
- Calculating the NAV of the mutual funds while reviewing all the corporate actions of the fund, and prices of multiple securities in the fund through Bloomberg. Along with the analysis of multiple stock prices that the fund holds, with other analysis.
- Performing Year-End Reconciliation to bring up to date the books of account.
- Managed financial statements, audit packages, and year-end valuation packages for mutual funds, including those in collaboration with JP Morgan, and BNY Mellon.
- I reviewed the work submitted by team members for errors and misrepresentation.
- Allocated daily tasks managing a team of six people.
eClerx ServicesPune
Associate Process Manager
05.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to optimize workflow.
- Performing payments from UBS to sanctioned countries, reviewing the nature of the transaction, getting necessary approval, and executing it.
- Act as the primary point of contact for UBS stakeholders, coordinating daily operations, resolving queries, and handling escalations.
- Allocation of daily tasks, and preparing EOD, error tracker, MBR, cost sheet, and RU reports.
- Performed a detailed review of trade type, nature, settlement instructions, and risk indicators before unblocking accounts to facilitate accurate and timely trade settlement.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives, saving $1,000 per FT.
Northern TrustPune
Fund Accountant
08.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Calculated valuations for reporting to investors, and compiled and analyzed financial information in financial statements.
- Prepared cash and investment reconciliations, and statutory financial statements.
- Analyzed and reported daily activities and evaluations of hedge fund performance.
- Managed three funds and five 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 million, ensuring precise financial reporting.
- 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.
Hindalco Aditya Birla GroupRenusagar
Jr Accountant
02.2020 - 04.2020
Job overview
- 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.
Education
George Brown CollegeToronto
Masters from Financial Planning
04-2023
Symbiosis Center For Distance LearningPune
Post Graduate Diploma from Cost & Management Accounting
08.2021
MIT-WPUPune
Bachelor's of Commerce from Banking And Finance
06.2020
Aditya Birla Public SchoolRENUSAGAR
Commerce
01.2017
Skills
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist - A blend of different Microsoft software trainings.
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
05.2025 - 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
Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Post Graduate Diploma from Cost & Management Accounting
MIT-WPU
Bachelor's of Commerce from Banking And Finance
Aditya Birla Public School
Commerce
George Brown College
Masters from Financial Planning