Head - Fund Operations - CA

Head Of Fund Operation

Location - Gift City, Gandhinagar

Mandatory Requirements:

- Chartered Accountant with 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Experience in AIF, fund administration, asset management, fund accounting, finance or operations.

- Strong understanding of fund operations, investor servicing, fund accounting and regulatory compliance.

- Excellent stakeholder management, process orientation and execution capabilities.

About The Client:

Our client is an IFSCA-registered Fund Management Entity based in GIFT City. They currently manage and advise three investment funds across GIFT City and offshore platforms.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

- We are looking for a Chartered Accountant to lead the Operations and Finance & Accounts functions of the organization. The role will be responsible for ensuring seamless fund operations, a strong governance and control framework and robust financial management while working closely with the senior management.

- Head the end-to-end operations of the funds, including investor onboarding, KYC/AML, subscriptions, redemptions, and investor servicing.

- Coordinate with fund administrators, RTAs, custodians, banks, brokers, auditors, tax advisors and other service providers to ensure efficient fund operations.

- Oversee fund accounting, NAV validation, reconciliations, investor reporting and operational workflows.

- Head the Finance & Accounts function of the FME, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, banking, treasury, taxation, statutory audit and internal audit.

- Ensure compliance with applicable IFSCA regulations, internal policies and reporting requirements, while maintaining a robust governance and operational control framework.

- Drive process excellence initiatives, including automation, digitization and turnaround time improvements.

- Drive governance, compliance alignment and operational controls across business processes.

- Support the operational and regulatory setup of new funds, products and strategic initiatives.

Qualification & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant with 7-10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

- Exposure to GIFT City, IFSCA-regulated entities or offshore fund structures would be an advantage.