Japan Fund Accounting and Control Manager

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Title Japan Fund Accounting and Control Manager

Department Fund Servicing and Oversight, Record Keeping Platform

Location Tokyo Japan

Reports To APAC Head of Fund Accounting and Control

Level 5 Manager level

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your team

· Fund Accounting and Control Japan is required to perform correct and punctual accounting/reporting for all FIJ Investment Trust funds and required to produce high standard services to external and internal clients.

· We have also Dalian capabilities, where Fund Accounting, Cash and Reconciliation service, Trade Management Service, Corporate Actions, Client Service and Reporting, Publishing, Performance Attribution, Service Implementation are operated to support Japan business.

About your role

· Calculate accurate NAVs and net asset values, and reconcile with trust banks. Publish on time (before 7:00 pm) with oversight of Fund Accounting Shared Serviices in Dalian

· Promptly resolve and take actions on any issues arising from daily NAV calculation and reporting

· Handle back office administrative work for distributors

· Support fund setup/closure/repurpose

· Lead facilitating fund audits and reviews; and maintaining relationship with the fund auditor.

· Participation as a business analyst in global Initiatives and key projects within FA

· Regulatory Correspondence: Analyse operational impact and necessary process change to adhere to regulatory change

· Technical contact with vendors to conduct periodic service reviews

· Support BCP planning, documentation and maintenance

· Participate in regular Disaster Recovery testing and fund suspension drills.

· Support the Head of Fund Accounting Japan to ensure sustainable operations

· Deputy liaison to the business to provide consultation on fund accounting and industry practices

· Lead system and process enhancement through RPA, BPM and Technology initiatives with both internal and external service providers

About you

· Extensive knowledge and experience of the Japanese investment trust accounting, financial reporting and relevant regulations

· Around 5-6 years of experience in working either at Trust Bank or Asset Management firm for Japanese Investment Trust Fund Accounting

· Fluent Japanese communication skills in both verbal and written forms.

· Advanced/Business English communication skills both verbal and written forms.

· Experience working in a global/regional team

· Team player

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.