Fund accounting

Job Description & Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled and versatile Fund Accountant with proven expertise in fund accounting, consulting, and project management. This multifaceted role combines operational oversight with strategic advisory responsibilities, requiring the candidate to manage fund activities, guide clients on financial best practices, and spearhead initiatives to enhance accounting systems and workflows. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of deep technical knowledge, consultative insight, and leadership capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation across fund operations.

Job Position Title:

Associate/ Senior Associate - Consultant

Roles & Responsibilities:

1) Fund Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Accurately prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for assigned funds.
• Perform detailed reconciliations of cash, securities, and transactions with custodians, prime brokers, and fund administrators.
• Manage capital activity including investor subscriptions, redemptions, distributions, and fee calculations.
• Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all journal entries are timely and compliant with accounting standards.
• Support audit processes and assist in the preparation of financial statements and regulatory filings
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and internal stakeholders on fund structures, accounting policies, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze fund performance metrics and deliver actionable insights to enhance financial reporting and decision-making.

2) Consulting & Advisory:

• Part of Management Consulting Financial Services practice: Focused on digital transformation, client management, new business/GCC set-up, cost optimization, market entry across Banking and Asset Management sector.
• Primarily responsible for managing client engagements from initiation to completion and handling all aspects of the individual/multiple engagements
• Responsible for all Engagement Delivery targets and timelines
• Develop and conduct training sessions to build internal and client knowledge of fund accounting systems and best practices.
• End-to-end project planning by defining scope, goals, deliverables, and detailed execution strategies while coordinating efforts across internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitor project progress, proactively resolve issues, manage risks, and ensure timely communication with stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes within deadlines.

Mandatory skill sets:

Essential Skills:

1. Fund Accounting Knowledge
2. Regulatory Compliance (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SEBI, etc.)
3. Analytical Thinking
4. Process Improvement
5. Excel Proficiency
6. Communication Skills
7. Project Coordination
8. Attention to Detail

Preferred skill sets:

Desirable Skills:

1. Consulting Experience
2. Project Management Tools
3. Presentation Skills
4. Stakeholder Management

Good to have:

1. Data Visualization (Power BI, Tableau)
2. Knowledge of Financial Products
3. Agile Methodology

Years of experience required:

• 2-7 years of experience in Fund Accounting
• Prior Consulting Experience in Management Consulting with Global Financial Services focus OR experienced professionals from Global Financial organizations with domain expertise in core areas such as payments, wealth management, asset management, corporate banking, trade etc.

Education qualification:

• Graduation from a Premiere InstituteRole & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile