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JEKKU DAISY ABRAHAM

JEKKU DAISY ABRAHAM

Glasgow,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced audit and financial services professional with expertise in hedge funds, asset management, and investment fund accounting across Morgan Stanley, PwC, and EY. Strong background in NAV calculations, P&L and balance sheet finalisation, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting for complex fund structures including UCITS and ETFs.

Proven ability to manage end-to-end audit processes, stakeholder relationships, and team supervision while delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. Actively leveraging AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude to enhance efficiency, streamline documentation, and improve workflow productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Hedge Fund Accounting Associate

Morgan Stanley
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2022.10 - Current

Managed end-to-end accounting operations for hedge fund clients with NAVs exceeding $2 billion.

  • Calculated daily net asset values (NAVs) while reviewing P&L and ensuring position and cash reconciliations were accurate.
  • Supported the review of monthly capital movements and ad hoc corporate action activities.
  • Analysed performance and validated income/expense journals for correctness.
  • Finalised the month-end P&L and balance sheet for client sign-off.
  • Produced investor-level allocations of income and expenses at valuation points, including calculations of incentive and management fees.
  • Provided coaching to junior team members and offered constructive feedback.
  • Leveraged AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot and Claude, to enhance audit workpaper efficiency, reducing time spent on documentation and improving workflow productivity.

Senior audit associate

Pricewaterhousecoopers
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2020.10 - 2022.10

Project Management: Ensuring all documentation—from planning to completion—complies with PwC and regulatory standards, completing various tasks including the identification of issues and analysis of data to draw informed conclusions.

Major clients handled - Unit Trusts (Funds), Investment Trusts, Investment Advisors.

Act as the main point of contact for Fund Managers, Fund Admin, Custodian, and the PwC offshore team and report the status of the Audit to the Senior Manager and Partner

Performed SOX compliance and internal control testing as part of external audit engagements for PwC UK clients, ensuring compliance with PCAOB standards and regulatory requirements.

Client Engagement: Building meaningful relationships, demonstrating curiosity and constructive challenge, and engaging in insightful conversations.

Team Leadership: Delegating responsibilities, coaching and supervision of junior team members and offshore teams

Senior auditor

Ernst & Young
Bangalore,India
2019.10 - 2020.10

Assisted in year-end audit of Luxembourg financial services clients in wealth and asset management sector.

Supported onshore team during planning, execution, and conclusion stages of audit.

Established relationships with onshore team and discussed audit discrepancies proactively.

Mentored junior staff and reviewed work while providing timely feedback.

Advanced Audit associate

Ernst & Young
Banglore,India
2016.10 - 2019.10

Assisted in overseeing audit engagements for Luxembourg-based UCITS and ETF investment funds to support compliance with regulatory and reporting standards.

Conducted substantive testing and communicated findings to the audit senior in Luxembourg.

Supported management of multiple projects while ensuring accurate results within strict deadlines.

Education

ACCA fully qualified
India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Alagappa university
India

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Deadline-focused execution
  • Proficient in MS Excel
  • Knowledge of IFRS standards
  • Aptitude for process automation
  • Efficiency enhancement through AI tools like Copilot, Claude

Timeline

Hedge Fund Accounting Associate

Morgan Stanley
2022.10 - Current

Senior audit associate

Pricewaterhousecoopers
2020.10 - 2022.10

Senior auditor

Ernst & Young
2019.10 - 2020.10

Advanced Audit associate

Ernst & Young
2016.10 - 2019.10

ACCA fully qualified

Bachelor of Commerce -

Alagappa university
JEKKU DAISY ABRAHAM