Manager / Senior Manager – Fund Operations

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About Company - 

Leading India-focused private equity firm with deep experience and a proven track record. AUM Size is $4 billion.

Job Description

Role Overview :

The role will cover core fund operations, fund accounting & finance, legal & compliance coordination and regulatory reporting. The candidate should be capable of independently managing the function and coordinating with internal teams and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Independently manage end-to-end fund operations of Category III AIFs, including subscriptions, investments, redemptions, distributions, transfers and other fund activities.
• Oversee NAV computation, fund accounting, investor accounting, fee calculations, accruals and reconciliations.
• Independently prepare and monitor fund cash-flow forecasts and expense budgets, track actuals against budgets and ensure appropriate allocation of fund expenses.
• Independently prepare and coordinate monthly and year-end closing including preparation and review of financial statements and related schedules.
• Coordinate with RTA, custodian, fund administrator, brokers, banks and other service providers.
• Ensure timely and accurate SEBI filings and other statutory/regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on fund documentation, subscription documents, side letters, amendments and other legal matters.
• Independently coordinate with statutory auditors, tax advisors and other professional advisors for audits, tax and financial reporting.
• Monitor compliance with the PPM, fund documents, SEBI regulations, investment limits and operational controls.
• Maintain operational processes, controls and compliance calendars and drive process improvements.

Candidate Profile :

• CA/MBA (Finance) with strong knowledge of accounting and financial concepts relevant to investment funds.
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in Category III AIF operations with an Asset Management Company / Investment Manager.
• Strong hands-on experience in Category III AIF operations is essential.
• Must have end-to-end knowledge of the AIF lifecycle and ability to independently manage fund operations.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting, NAV, investor accounting, reconciliations and investment operations.
• Good understanding of SEBI AIF regulations, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.