Manager of Fund Accounting

Title: AVP 1 Location: Mumbai, Chennai Work Mode: Hybrid Shift: UK/US Shift Introduction: The Fund Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of fund accounting services for a portfolio of investment funds within a fund administration environment. The role includes end‑to‑end accountability for fund financial reporting, governance, and client service, while managing day‑to‑day accounting activities performed by the India team. Key Responsibilities: Fund Accounting Oversight Maintain overall responsibility for accurate and timely delivery of NAVs, management accounts, investor reporting, and statutory financial statements. Review and sign off on key deliverables prepared by the senior fund accountants / assistant managers. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and regulatory requirements. Team Management Oversee day‑to‑day fund accounting activities performed by India team, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, NAV calculations, and investor allocations. Set clear expectations, timelines, and quality standards and client deliverables. Review error logs, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with India teams. Provide technical guidance, feedback, and training to India team preparers and reviewers. Coordinate workload planning and capacity management with India managers. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary contact for CSC and clients on fund accounting matters. Proactively manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and issues. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, depositaries, and other service providers. Lead discussions on accounting matters, system changes, and service enhancements. Governance & Controls Maintain strong oversight of internal controls, checklists, and review frameworks. Ensure issues are escalated appropriately and resolved within agreed timelines. Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics relating to fund accounting delivery. Process Improvement & Change Drive process standardization and automation across India teams. Support onboarding of new funds, transitions, and system migrations. Participate in internal projects relating to operational efficiency and service model optimization. People & Leadership Manage and develop India based fund accountants. Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and mentoring. Foster strong collaboration with India teams. Key Requirements: Graduate / Postgraduate or similar (Preferably Accounting, Finance and Banking) 10+ years of experience in fund accounting- private equity. Strong experience in fund accounting within a fund administration environment. Proven experience managing offshore or outsourced accounting teams. Solid knowledge of alternative investment funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds). Having knowledge in Geneva will be an added advantage. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high‑volume fund structures.