Lead Analyst To BDC Accounting

*BDC accounting* *exp* in Nav calculation , fund accounting , financial statement *Designation* - Team leader *TL* - 13 LPA *Notice period* : Immediate joiners *Shift Timing* : 6:30 PM to 4:30 AM *Location* : Hyderabad Position Summary Cognizant is seeking a Lead Analyst to join its BDC Accounting Team. This individual will be responsible for the core day to day accounting operations in a fast pace and rapidly growing direct lending and broadly syndicated loan platform. This position is a comprehensive accounting and finance role in which this person will be involved with the aspects detailed below across all (7) of our BDCs. Note: This role is in the buildout phase and so there should be an expectation that responsibilities will evolve as objectives continue to be established. Responsibilities • Credit facility maintenance and reporting (e.g. borrowing base & covenant calcs, monthly reports, asset approval, ensuring efficient use of credit facility) • Preparation of monthly and/or quarterly financial reporting (e.g. investment income analytics, market value analytic, debt/share tracker and equity rollforward • Assist with preparation of 10Q and 10K financial statements in accordance with GAAP (specifically for BDCs) • Assist with annual audit requests • Provide analytical and tactical support for corporate-wide requests and special projects • Ad-hoc projects (e.g. implementation of a new investment monitoring platform; creation of a new credit facility & related borrowing base, build out of financial reporting systems, etc.) Qualifications: • 7+ years of experience in the accounting/financial services industry • High level of professionalism. • Takes initiative and is solution-oriented in all interactions. • Strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication. • Detail Oriented • Ability to effectively prioritize, multitask and manage daily, weekly, and monthly workloads • Work Independently and in a team environment • Experience working in Microsoft Excel developing formulas and macros • Experience working in Workiva a plus • Proactive and innovative self-starter • Bachelor's degree required.