Fund Accountant - Private Equity
- ThoughtFocus
- 5 - 10 years
- Bengaluru
- 9 days ago
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Job Description
Position Title: Fund Accounting Private Equity
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Shift: US/UK Shift.
Employment Type: Full-time & WFO
Role Overview
This individual will oversee the financial reporting and accounting for private equity funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other standards. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing fund accounting, supporting valuations, coordinating audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role also involves cash management, process improvement, and collaborating with various teams to provide timely financial information.
Key Responsibilities
- Fund Accounting: Oversee the accounting for multiple private equity funds, including maintaining the general ledger, recording journal entries, and reconciling accounts.
- Valuation Support: Assist in the valuation process of portfolio companies, ensuring accurate and timely updates to the financial records.
- Audit Coordination: Lead the preparation of audit workpapers and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely completion of audits.
- Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and assist in the preparation of filings with regulatory bodies as needed.
- Cash Management: Monitor cash flows and liquidity positions for funds, ensuring adequate funding for operations and investment activities.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial reporting and accounting practices, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the investment team, legal team, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information is shared across the organization.
Qualifications
- Education: Masters degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
- Experience: 2-5 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 2 years in private equity or alternative investments.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and private equity accounting principles; proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Soft Skills: Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and provide solutions to complex accounting and financial reporting issues.
- Software: Has experience working with Investran
Working Conditions
- This position is primarily office-based,
- US shift hours, with flexibility required to meet deadlines or address urgent issues.
Job Classification
Industry: Investment Banking / Venture Capital / Private EquityFunctional Area / Department: BFSI, Investments & TradingRole Category: Investment Banking, Private Equity & VCRole: Private Equity AnalystEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: ThoughtFocusLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: Private Equity US GAAP Fund Accounting Pcap NAV Calculation
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