Executive Partner - Fund Accounting - Financial Services

A fund accounting partner plays a crucial role in managing and maintaining the financial records of investment funds

Company - ASA/CCI, a network firm of Baker Tilly International

Location - Goregaon, Mumbai

About ASA & Associates LLP: ASA & Associates LLP is a leading Chartered Accountancy firm renowned for its exceptional client service and expertise in various financial domains. Our affiliation with Baker Tilly, the 9th Largest Accountancy Firm globally, ensures that we maintain the highest standards of professional excellence.

THIS ROLE WILL HAVE MAJOR PART TO PLAY IN:

MARKETING, GETTING THE BUSINESS and MAINTAINING THIS ONE ALONGWITH THE EXISTING.

To succeed in this role of Fund Accounting role, you must have strong EXECUTION and DEVELOPMENT skills, people manager and leadership skills with managing a big team.

Responsibilities:

- Review Legal Documents: Examine legal documents related to fund accounting processes.

- Structure Setup: Oversee the setup of new fund structures in accounting systems.

- Process Enhancement: Continuously improve processes, controls, and systems for daily trading accounts.

- Investor Statement Reconciliation: Review and reconcile investor statements.

- Client Interaction: Liaise with transfer agents and internal client servicing teams to address client inquiries.

- NAV Preparation: Ensure timely preparation of Net Asset Values (NAVs) for reporting.

- Team Management: Assume responsibility for team meetings and review fee accruals and budgets.

Qualifications:

- Education: A relevant degree such as Professional Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Education, Economics, Accountancy, Real Estate, or Management.

- Certifications: Consider certifications like CFA, MBA, CPA, CAIA, ACCA, or PMI.

- Experience: Ideally, at least 8 years of experience in the funds industry, with knowledge of fund accounting, financial instruments, and expenses.

Skills:

- NAV Calculation: Proficiency in NAV calculation and review across various fund types and instruments.

- Industry Awareness: Stay updated on industry developments and trends.

- Account Reconciliation: Familiarity with reconciliation processes.

- Documentation: Ability to handle fund-related documentation.

- Excel: Competence in using Excel for fund accounting tasks.

- Corporate Actions: Understanding of corporate actions within funds.