Urgently Required- AIF Fund Accountant

Job Title: Fund Accounting Lead

Location: Chennai/Gift City

Reports To: SVP

Experience: 68 years (with relevant AIF/fund accounting experience)

Role Summary:

Fund Accounting Lead

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain books of accounts for multiple AIF schemes (Cat II and Cat III) under IGAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely calculation of

  Net Asset Value (NAV)

  on a periodic basis (monthly/quarterly as per fund terms).
• Track and record

  income accruals

  from structured debt instruments (NCDs, CPs, PTCs, securitized receipts, etc.).
• Post and reconcile

  investment transactions

  , including purchases, redemptions, amortization, mark-ups, and capital gains/losses.
• Monitor

  coupon income

  , redemption premiums, purchase discounts, and variable cash flows for PTCs and securitized assets.

2. Investor-Level Accounting

• Maintain detailed investor books including

  capital contributions, units, class-wise allocations

  , and

  fee/waterfall tracking

  .
• Ensure time-weighted allocation of daily income and expenses to investors based on their class and contribution timing.
• Process investor calls, distributions, and generate

  Capital Account Statements

  .
• Handle

  fee calculations

  (management fees, performance fees, hurdle, catch-up, etc.) per PPM terms.
• Handle expense allocations and calculations as per PPM terms.

3. Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of:
• SEBI monthly/quarterly reports (AIF templates)
• Form 64D & 64C under Income Tax
• Annual PPM compliance report, valuation reports, and statutory audit disclosures
• Other applicable compliances
• Liaise with compliance teams and custodians to ensure adherence to

  SEBI AIF Regulations

  and

  FEMA guidelines

  , if applicable.

4. Audit, Taxation & Controls

• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax advisors for fund-level audits and filings.
• Ensure correct TDS computation and filing (Form 26Q, Form 15CA/CB where required).
• Reconcile books with custodian/bank statements and investment manager records regularly.
• Implement and maintain strong

  internal controls

  to ensure accuracy and compliance.

5. Systems, Process & Team Management

• Lead or support automation initiatives including

  fund accounting software

  , Excel-based models, macros, and reconciliation tools.
• Manage or mentor junior accountants or outsourced service providers.
• Prepare dashboards and analytics for the Investment Manager / Fund Manager / Board.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• M.Com/CMA

  /

  MBA Finance

  with 6+ years of experience in fund accounting, preferably in an AIF, PMS, or AMC.
• Sound understanding of:
• SEBI AIF Regulations (2012)
• Indian accounting standards (IGAAP)
• Debt instruments and cash flow-based valuation
• NAV computation and investor-level unit accounting
• Strong Excel and Zohobooks/ERP/specialized fund accounting tools knowledge.
• Experience in

  audit, taxation, and regulatory reporting

  for AIFs.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and team management skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior exposure to

  Category III AIFs

  with

  leverage, complex fee structures

  , or

  frequent trading

  .
• Experience handling

  multiple funds across different investor classes

  with varying fee and distribution structures.

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