AVP Fund Accounting

Need Minimum 12-15 years of experience in private equity fund accounting

• Oversee end-to-end fund accounting cycle across PE, Private Credit and Hedge Funds
• Oversee and Review of Financial Statements and regulatory reporting
• Ensure deliverables adhere to agreed SLAs, SOPs, and control frameworks
• Act as escalation point for complex client queries and operational issues
• Liaise directly with clients through calls and emails and build strong working relationships
• Drive process improvements, automation and operational efficiencies
• Participate actively in hiring process including screening, interviews and talent selection
• Support business growth initiatives and assist in scaling operations for new mandates
• Contribute to knowledge building across asset classes by conducting internal training and building SMEs
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, training material and knowledge repository
• Manage team capacity planning and performance management
• Mentor Managers and conduct periodic reviews
• Engage in transitions and new client onboarding projects

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA (finance) or Chartered Accountant with 12-15 years of experience.
• Strong understanding and working experience of accounting principles is required: Fund accounting NAV calculation, Performance calculations, Pricing and valuation of financial instruments, investor allocations, and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of a broad range of asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, etc.
• Excellent written and spoken English and should be able to interact with client counterparties.
• Candidate must have experience working with accounting tools, general ledger packages, valuations tools and front / back-office processing systems.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of accounting applications like Enfusion /VPM / Geneva will be added advantage.
• Working knowledge of Private Equity Funds, including SPVs/Funds.