Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer & Manager Finance & Accounts to support our Fund operations within GIFT City.

This hybrid role combines regulatory compliance, financial governance, and end-to-end accounting management.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with IFSCA/SEBI regulations, deep understanding of finance processes, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with high levels of responsibility and ownership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to build a career in the Fund Management ecosystem and contribute to the robust governance of a rapidly growing entity in GIFT City.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance (Primary Responsibility):

Act as the Designated Compliance Officer for the Fund/FME as required under IFSCA and SEBI regulations.

Ensure full compliance with applicable laws including:

- IFSCA Fund Management Regulations

- SEBI (AIF/FME) Regulations

- SEZ operational and reporting requirements

- Anti-Money Laundering (AML), KYC, CFT guidelines

- Develop, implement, and monitor internal compliance frameworks, SOPs, and risk-control matrices.

- Prepare and file regulatory returns, periodic reports, disclosures, and certifications with IFSCA/SEBI and other relevant authorities.

- Review changes in regulatory requirements and ensure timely organizational compliance.

- Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, compliance consultants, and legal advisors.

- Maintain statutory registers, records, and documentation pertaining to governance and regulatory filings.

- Conduct regular internal compliance audits and gap assessments to ensure adherence to applicable laws.

- Train internal teams on compliance obligations, risk policies, and updates to regulations.

Finance & Accounts Management:

- Manage full-spectrum accounting activities including bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations, and MIS preparation.

- Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities as per applicable accounting standards (Ind-AS/IGAAP).

- Prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

- Handle fund accounting operations including NAV calculations, investor reporting, and income/expense processing (if applicable).

- Coordinate with auditors for statutory audit, tax audit, GST audit, internal audits, etc.

- Ensure accuracy and compliance in TDS, GST, corporate tax filings, and other statutory requirements.

- Monitor financial controls, internal processes, and assist in strengthening internal audit mechanisms.

- Work closely with fund administrators, custodians, bankers, and third-party partners.

Risk Management & Governance:

- Assist in establishing and maintaining robust risk management frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations.

- Monitor operational, compliance, and financial risks; escalate issues proactively.

- Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

- Ensure adherence to governance standards including Board reporting, committee meetings, and documentation.

Operational & Administrative Support:

- Support the management team in due diligence, investor onboarding, documentation review, and operational workflows.

- Maintain proper documentation, agreements, board resolutions, and policy repositories.

- Assist in preparing presentation decks, board meeting materials, and investor reports.

- Coordinate internally across departments to ensure smooth functioning of compliance and finance processes.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

- CA and/or CS with minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience.

- Experience in a listed company, financial sector entity, or regulated environment (IFSCA/SEBI/RBI/IRDAI/PFRDA).

- Proficiency in accounting systems (Tally, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or ERP platforms) and advanced MS Excel skills.

- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Deep understanding of finance policies, accounting standards, and compliance frameworks.

- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities, tight timelines, and confidential information responsibly