Associate - Finance - Alternative Investment Fund

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate to join our Finance team. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting, compliance, and analytical skills including cash flow, payments, receivables, taxes and balance sheet. The role is based in Mumbai and will work cross-functionally with different teams, within a detail-oriented environment where creative problem-solving is highly valued.

Your Impact

- Manage the general accounting function of an Alternative Investment Fund.

- Oversee the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements.

- Evaluate and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that the practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

- Preparation of daily NAV calculation, quarterly financials, and investor reporting.

- Manage trades with brokers, reconciliation of trade etc.

- Ensure compliance/documentation requirement for Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST, labour law, SEBI etc..

- Maintain sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations.

- Provide financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collection, analyses, and consolidation of financial information; advise departments on the collection and analysis of data.

- Prepare monthly management report (MIS) including cash flow, annual budget process and periodic analysis of financial performance.

- Collaborate with bankers and external consultants to streamline processes and improve efficiencies.

- Be an expert in your areas of responsibility and take end-to-end ownership of all aspects of your projects.

We are looking for someone who

- Has 4+ years of experience preferably in finance function of a Fund investing in public market.

- Is proficient in Microsoft Office accounting software and systems such as Tally.

- Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, including PowerPoint.

- Is comfortable with handling large sets of data.

- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

- Has keen attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to keep track of large sets of information.

- Displays a high level of genuine curiosity about our business and exhibits an eagerness to learn.

- Has a high aptitude and enthusiasm for complex problem-solving in revenue-accounting topics as well as strong skills with spreadsheets.