Fund Accountant (CA Qualified)

Hiring for Big4,

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified CA with strong core fund accounting experience to join our team in Gurgaon. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in fund accounting, NAV calculation, fund structures, financial reporting, and investor-related accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fund accounting activities for Private Equity, Alternative Investment, or Credit Funds.
• Perform and review NAV calculations, trial balances (TBs), fund accounting entries, and periodic closing activities.
• Maintain and review fund structures, books of accounts, and financial reporting.
• Handle management fee calculations, carried interest, waterfall calculations, and fund-level ratios.
• Prepare and review investor capital statements, financial statements, and periodic reporting packs.
• Perform cash, position, and balance reconciliations with custodians and other external parties.
• Support fund audits and respond to auditor queries with appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Ensure compliance with applicable US GAAP / IFRS and fund accounting policies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate strong client communication skills.
• Identify process gaps and contribute to improving fund accounting and reporting processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• CA qualification with 4–8 years of post-qualification experience in core fund accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience in NAV, TBs, fund structures, fund reporting, management fees, carried interest, and ratios.
• Experience working with Private Equity / Alternative Investment / Credit Funds will be preferred.
• Exposure to fund accounting platforms such as eFront, Geneva, or Investran will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP / IFRS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage deliverables and effectively coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Exposure

eFront | Geneva | Investran | Private Equity Funds | Credit Funds | Alternative Investments | NAV | Carried Interest | Management Fees | Fund Reporting