Head - Finance - BFSI

We are seeking a Head of Finance / Controller for a new Cat III investment fund which will be launched from GIFT City near Ahmedabad. The fund is being started by two long time Wall Street investment professionals who are from India and recently moved back to pursue this venture.

Responsibilities of the role include :

(1) Performs duties related to all investment, fund and management company accounting

(2) reconciles positions, NAV and cash on a daily basis

(3) maintains firms books and regulatory records

(4) monitors leverage and ensures fund is posting required margin on all accounts

(5) prepares tax returns, quarterly tax estimates, year end financial statements; and

(6) coordinates with external auditors and ad-hoc requests from investors.

Qualifications - 

- Must have relevant experience in either

(1) accounting for a buy side fund

(2) statutory audit for a Private Equity / Venture Capital / public equity fund or

(3) working with a Fund Accounting service provider.

What we are looking for?

- Someone eager and hungry who takes initiative and wants to be part of building a great investment firm from the ground floor.

- Someone who is hard working and responsible and is comfortable delivering in a fast paced environment. The plan is to grow the firm over time in a measured manner. Plenty of room for growth given the opportunity we see ahead for India and for the firm.

Salary - Competitive with industry with significant room for growth as the firm grows.

Location - The person will be based out of GIFT city in Ahmedabad. Must either be living within a short commute from GIFT City or be willing to relocate.