Sripal K

Senior Fund Accounting & Operations Specialist

• Managed end-to-end fund accounting for multi-asset portfolios (FX, equities, fixed income, derivatives), aligning practices with business goals and regulatory standards.
• Oversaw daily NAV validation and financial reporting cycles, including tax documentation and investor statements.
• Led enterprise-wide reconciliation across custody, TA feeds, and bank activity; resolved pricing/accrual breaks using Bloomberg, Fidelity, and SEC data.
• Coordinated trade settlements and corporate action processing with global desks and custodians to ensure operational accuracy.
• Maintained strong relationships with institutional clients and stakeholders, resolving escalations and ensuring service excellence.
• Delivered process efficiencies via RPA, Python, and system upgrades; modernized reconciliation and reporting workflows.
• Ensured adherence to SEC regulations and internal controls; contributed to audits, risk forums, and compliance reviews.
• Directed fund setups, conversions, liquidations, and contingency NAV calculations using AI-based benchmarking tools.
• Led system migrations and process reengineering; developed KPI dashboards and training programs to scale team performance.

• Managed pre- and post-settlement processes for FX trades, including Nostro reconciliations and client follow-ups to ensure timely payments.
• Collaborated with global trading desks, custodians, and agent banks to resolve trade discrepancies and maintain accurate books.
• Led claims investigations for failed trades and overdraft recoveries, preparing detailed reports for senior management approval.
• Executed SWIFT payment instructions and maintained settlement setups per client specifications.
• Performed reconciliations across FX, equities, fixed income, and derivatives, ensuring compliance with UBS policies and regulatory standards.
• Delivered monthly NAV reports and sign-offs for client accounts, investigating corporate actions and unmatched items using Bloomberg and Telekurs.
• Spearheaded migration projects (REX to CTC, TLM Global 2 to Global 1), conducting UAT, defect management, and parallel testing to ensure seamless transitions.
• Drove automation initiatives using RPA and Python, achieving 7 FTE savings through process reengineering and stakeholder collaboration.
• Produced KPI dashboards, participated in weekly risk meetings, and supported system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
• Liaised with IT and BA teams to define match rules, source code mappings, and execute successful go-lives for reconciliation platforms.