Job Description & Summary:  

About Assurance services:  

The Firm's Assurance Services provides assurance on the financial performance and operations of a client’s business, helps businesses improve external financial reporting and adapt to new regulatory requirements as per state laws/international standards. The Assurance group can also help organizations report externally on non-financial information, strengthen its corporate governance procedures, and achieve social and economic goals related to corporate sustainability. Financial audits provide an independent opinion on a company's financial report and are a critical element in the capital markets system.  

ABOUT CMAAS:  

Capital Market and Accounting Advisory Services is a dedicated global team of professionals that provides high-value advisory services under IFRS, Indian GAAP and Ind AS along with capital markets services. 

Responsibilities: 

• Review day‑to‑day fund accounting activities across the full fund lifecycle, including initial fund setup support, ongoing transaction processing, period‑end close, and investor activity, ensuring data completeness and accuracy for asset management and financial services clients. 

• Review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and/or IFRS · 

• Review investor reports, capital call and distribution notices·  

• Compile, analyze, and prepare funds’ financial data and operating metrics · Support Investor relations operations such as roll forward of Investor reporting decks, taking confirmation from LP’s and preparing ad hoc reports · Coordinate with fund administrator for accounting and reporting matters ·  

• Identifying the staff training requirement & ensure all the necessary training has been provided to the team members to perform the relevant tasks 

• Close coordination with Internal/ Statutory auditor w.r.t. FA audits and resolution of audit requirements on timely basis. 

• Verification of all the Monthly, Quarterly, Half Yearly, Yearly and periodic reports 

• Interact with the external audit and tax reporting processes with big 4 firms ·  

• Perform middle office functions including P&L analysis, daily cash projections, calculations of FX transfers required for funding, checking clients contributions & redemptions etc. 

• Liaise with internal teams across all regions and functions to achieve results ·  

• Review and test the control process on a regular basis to deliver the quality service to clients. 

• Create checklist for the process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. 

• Drive operational efficiency, enhance reporting quality, and manage ad-hoc projects, including technology enhancements.  

• Manage projects effectively, meeting quality, and timelines for deliverables · Any other finance activities related to fund operations ·  

• Review expenses for accuracy before charging to the funds · Assist in administering the funds’ Anaplan models ·  

• Able to recommend and implement value add changes to current procedures and processes; and assists in reviews of financial and internal controls 

Mandatory skill sets: 

• The ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines. · Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) ·  

• Very strong attention to detail · 

•  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel ·  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. · 

•  Self-motivated, resourceful, and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development.  

•  Team player with positive attitude and proactive approach to work · Experience in FIS Private Capital Suite (f/k/a Investran) 

Preferred skill sets: 

• Experience in the following would be advantageous. 

• Workiva FIS DX, and Dynamics 365 

• Complex legal structures 

• Investran 

• Anaplan 

Years of experience required: 

• Chartered accountant with 5 to 8 years of experience working in a corporate accounting or audit firm, preferably in financial services or asset management · 

Education qualification: 

Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA or CFA