Analyst/Associate - Fund Accounting - BFSI

Direct Hedge Funds, Hedge Funds Strategies, Private Equity Group teams within Controllers support the alternative investments within Asset Management division with oversight over complex private funds.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Broad responsibilities include the following:

- Safeguard the assets and reputation of the firm by controlling and supporting the investment management division, as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with the firm's policies and with the rules/regulations that govern global financial markets

- Reviewing quarterly valuations and NAV for private equity funds, review yearend financial statements and perform related activities

- Handle reporting requirements to Senior Management and to IMD.

- Work closely with other divisions, including: Business Teams, Product Services, Operations, IT and Trading Divisions

- Work closely with fund administrators and auditors

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- SKILL / EXPERIENCE

- Required skill sets include:

- Qualified MBA/CA/CFA with experience in the alternative investment/private funds- market and process management desired

Work Experience:1-5 years

- Basic knowledge of financial statements preparation & review; USGAAP, IFRS knowledge and experience in coordinating with Big 4 accounting firms during audit cycle is desirable.

- Basic industry knowledge and strong accounting knowledge. Accounting knowledge of financial products like Interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, currency options etc. is desired

- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented

- MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel) required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION :

- Able to grasp new concepts quickly and work in a team environment

- Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize

- Excellent interpersonal, client relationship and communication (written and verbal) skills

- Self-starter, inquisitive, enthusiastic with a strong analytical mind-set Team management experience is a definite plus