Aavishkaar Capital is an Impact fund manager focused on the Global South. A pioneer in taking an entrepreneurship-based approach to scaling businesses for impact, Aavishkaar Capital's unique approach has resulted in its invested enterprises positively impacting over 500 million MSMEs and livelihoods (40% of whom are women) and creating over 43,000 jobs.

Aavishkaar Capital invests in sectors such as Sustainable Agriculture, Financial Inclusion and Essential Services across India, Emerging Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Aligned to 13 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, Aavishkaar Capital has raised eight funds, while generating commercial returns with over c.$500 million in assets under management.

Aavishkaar Capital is the impact investing arm of the Aavishkaar Group, the impact platform with presence in Microfinance, MSME Lending and ecosystem building across India, Emerging Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Aavishkaar Group with its vision to bridge the opportunity gap for the emerging 3 Billion, currently manages over USD 1 billion in Impact Assets across its platform.

For more details please visit www.aavishkaarcapital.in

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Manager - Funds role presents an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional to deepen expertise across private equity and venture capital fund operations. In this role, you will gain comprehensive exposure across fund accounting, compliance, taxation, investor reporting and governance, spanning both domestic and offshore vehicles at Aavishkaar Capital.

You will work closely with senior finance team members, fund administrators, auditors, and legal advisors-gaining hands-on experience across multiple fund structures and regulatory jurisdictions. The role also provides an opportunity to master the regulatory and reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions, investor communication, and financial reporting under various GAAPS.

This position is ideal for a motivated Chartered Accountant seeking to grow within a seasoned team of finance professionals at one of India's most established and respected fund management platforms, offering rich exposure and long-term career growth in the alternative investment industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fund Accounting & Operations:

- Manage accounts of the domestic and offshore fund entities and related structures (Trustee, SPVs, EWTs, etc.)

- Compute NAVs (Net Asset Values) and maintain reconciliations and MIS for all Debt Funds and the SPVs.

- Coordinate with fund administrators and auditors to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and closure of accounts under IGAAP/IFRS.

- Maintain accurate data on fund management software and ensure audit readiness.

- Liaise with external service providers (fund administrators, valuer, legal advisors, tax consultants, custodians, banks) to ensure processes adhere to regulatory and fund documentation requirements.

2. Treasury & Liquidity Management:

- Oversee fund drawdowns, capital calls, repayments, and plan fund liquidity to meet obligations and working capital needs.

- Manage treasury operations, banking transactions, payments and reconciliations with strong internal control environment.

- Manage cash flow forecasting.

3. Transactions & Compliance:

- Supervise documentation, execution and covenant compliance for debt transactions.

- Maintain complete loan, security and covenant documentation with accuracy and control.

- Ensure timely compliances of all corporate tax, VAT, Transfer pricing and other compliances & filings.

4. Audit, Investor Reporting & coordination:

- Coordinate statutory and fund audits, ensuring timely completion of audits and accurate financial statements under IGAAP/IFRS.

- Prepare/review quarterly reports and fund performance metrics (NAV, IRR etc).

- Support due diligence, compliance monitoring and investor communication.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

- CA with 3-4 years post-qualification relevant work experience, working with private equity / venture capital Fund managers, NBFCs.

- CS / LLB will be an advantage along with exposure to drafting legal documentations.

Additional Knowledge Areas:

- Working knowledge of fund management or accounting software.

- Familiarity with automation and AI tools in compliance & reporting.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- High integrity with a strong compliance-first and ownership mindset.

- Solid foundation in accounting, financial reporting, and MIS analysis.

- Proficient in MS Office tools and automation for process efficiency.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities.

- Clear communicator with effective stakeholder management and teamwork skills.