Private Equity Specialist

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• Private Equity Specialist

We are looking Candidates who have expertise into Private Equity Fund Accountant.

Exp : 2+ years

CTC upto 23LPA

Location : Pune

Work Mode : WFO

Qualification : CA / PG / UG

 A CA or CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

 A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fund accounting or related financial services, with a focus on Private Equity Fund accounting.

 Managing and / or leading large teams for 2-3 years

 Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and mentor a team of professionals.

 Excellent communication skills for clear and concise reporting and stakeholder engagement.

 An innovative mindset to lead process improvements and implement automation solutions

 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.)

Work Experience :

 Manage and mentor a team of fund accountants

 Review and sign-off of Net Asset Value calculations, financial statements and associated reports

 Reviewing / Authorizing payments and other transactions

 Valuation of portfolio holdings

 Review and approve fund valuations, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance reports.

 Develop and implement robust accounting policies, procedures, and controls to maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and compliance.

 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including fund managers, investors, auditors, tax advisors, administrators, and custodians.

 Provide technical guidance and support on complex accounting and reporting matters, such as fair value measurement, consolidation, and allocation.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 :

 Drive process improvements and spearhead automation initiatives to elevate the efficiency and quality of the fund accounting function

 Performing the administration of and any services pursuant to administration agreements in respect of a portfolio of hedge fund clients

 Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team

 Ensure adherence of applicable best practice policies and client specific agreements.

 Address and / or escalate all material issues effecting the NAV production process or client relationship in a detailed and timely manner

 Managing and coordinating the Year end process with respect to audit timelines, Financial Statement Preparation, Regulatory filings, Tax services, etc.

 Liaising closely with the Supervisor to identify and implement on the job training initiatives for team members; own team related duties including vacation management, performance appraisals, etc.

 Engage and own intra-office migrations and / or new client on boarding

 Contribute and own departmental initiatives while supporting team initiatives

 Drive forward continuous improvement, seeking efficiencies while maintaining adequate controls

Soft Skills :

 Adhere to documented operational processes for each transaction, ensuring compliance with the latest version of SLA / Goal metrics to achieve key drivers of client satisfaction daily.

 Take full ownership of daily work, completing all tasks with a high degree of accuracy and within specified timeframes.

 Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Technical Skills :

 Working knowledge of Advent Geneva, Investran and other Accounting applications