Team Lead - Fund Accounting - Hyderabad

Hiring for Team Lead - Fund Accounting

Job location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: Work from Office (5 Days)

Shift: US Shift

Notice Period: 0-60 Days

• Degree qualified in Accounting or Finance related area and/or studying for a professional accounting qualification.
• 8+ years of experience in Alternative Funds Industry
• 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.)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Expert knowledge and understanding of portfolio accounting and the investment management industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage teams independently
• Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Proven team-oriented, leadership and organizational skills.
• Performing the administration / shadow accounting / bookkeeping of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of institutional clients.
• Responsible for Net Asset Value calculation, which includes Cash and Portfolio reconciliations, Income and Expense Accruals, Partner/Shareholder Allocation calculations, prepare and review trial balances.

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:

• Responsible to daily cash and position reconciliations, transaction booking and resolving breaks.
• Closely working with team members to meet SLA with high quality.
• Proactively coordinate with internal groups for smooth internal data flow to meet client deliverable on timely manner.
• Keep managers abreast of all material issues affecting the NAV production process.
• Train and support team members in their development.
• Assist fund accounting staff to resolve day-to-day issues and contribute to performance management and evaluation efforts alongside the manager.
• Contribute to effective department operations by facilitating cross training of funds across teams, coverage during high volume periods, and dispersing technical and operational knowledge to ensure adoption of best practices.
• Actively provide a critical eye to the department’s processes and technology by continually seeking to improve the quality and productivity of internal processes and controls.
• Actively participate in internal meetings and initiatives around operational issues and present possible solutions.
• Work alongside the Manager to establish and accomplish team goals.