Fund Accounting Manager

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End to End Private Equity Fund Accounting.

Exp: 2/5/8/10+ years(Specialist/Team lead/Assistant Manager/Manager)

Location: Pune

CTC: 20 LPA

Shift: UK 12:00PM -9:30 PM Work from office only

Private Equity Fund Accounting

Educational Background:

• A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services, with a focus on Private Equity Fund accounting.
• Managing and/or leading large teams for 2-3 years
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals.
• Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills with high degree of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Work Experience:

• Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants
• Review and sign-off of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports
• Reviewing/Authorizing payments and other transactions
• Valuation of portfolio holdings
• Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports.
• Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians.
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in data entry and report generation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Drive process improvements and spearhead automation initiatives to elevate the efficiency and quality of the fund accounting function.
• Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge fund clients
• Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team
• Ensure adherence of applicable best practice policies and client specific agreements.
• Address and/or escalate all material issues effecting the NAV production process or client relationship in a detailed and timely manner
• Managing and coordinating the Year end process with respect to audit timelines, Financial Statement Preparation, Regulatory filings, Tax services, etc.
• Liaising closely with the Supervisor to identify and implement on the job training initiatives for team members; own team related duties including vacation management, performance appraisals, etc.
• Engage and own intra-office migrations and/ or new client on boarding
• Contribute and own departmental initiatives while supporting team initiatives
• Drive forward continuous improvement, seeking efficiencies while maintaining adequate controls

Soft Skills:

• Adhere to documented operational processes for each transaction, ensuring compliance with the latest version of SLA/Goal metrics to achieve key drivers of client satisfaction daily.
• Take full ownership of daily work, completing all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and within specified timeframes.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Technical Skills:

• Working knowledge of Advent Geneva, Investran and other Accounting applications
• Preferred Qualification:
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume tasks accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in data entry and report generation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Familiarity with financial systems and processes is an asset.