Investment Trust Accounting Clerk
とうししんたくけいりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Other Accounting Clerical Occupations
Summary
Specialist handling back-office fund operations, including NAV calculation, accounting processing, settlement tasks, and report creation for investment trusts.
Description
Investment Trust Accounting Clerks primarily handle NAV calculations for investment trusts (funds), accounting processing, monthly and annual settlement operations, and creation/submission of operations reports. They collaborate with trustee companies, trustee banks, and custodians for trade data reconciliation, dividend and trust fee calculations, expense aggregation, and tax processing. Understanding of relevant laws such as the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and Trust Act, accounting standards, and skills in NAV calculation systems and Excel macros are required.
Future Outlook
With an aging population and the spread of asset management, investment trust assets under management are on an increasing trend, and demand for back-office operations is expected to expand steadily. As RPA and AI advance task automation, acquiring system skills will be important.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Does not mind routine work / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / Office Work / Partial Remote Work Allowed / Team-based
Career Path
Investment Trust Assistant → Investment Trust Accounting Clerk → Team Leader → Department Manager → Fund Accounting Department Head
Required Skills
Bookkeeping / Data Reconciliation / Excel (Advanced) / NAV Calculation System Operation
Recommended Skills
Accounting Systems / English (Reading/Writing) / IFRS / VBA (Advanced)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Precise logical thinking is essential for NAV calculation and accounting processing. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even minor errors can lead to NAV miscalculation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analytical skills are needed due to handling large volumes of numerical data. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, requiring accuracy over creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Type 1 Securities Representative
Aliases
- Fund Operations Staff
- Investment Trust Clerk
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