Alternative Fund Services - Private Equity - Fund Accounting - Vice President - Bangalore

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Job title

Vice President - Alternative Fund Services - Private Fund Services

Short description

Join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals in Alternative Fund Administration industry working for one of the world’s most innovative banks.

Posting description

The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

As a Vice President in our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team, you will be responsible for administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, including preparing & reviewing financial statements and reports and providing support for investor relations activities. Additionally, you will be expected to lead a team of fund accounting professionals, provide guidance and training, coordinate with various stakeholders and support audit process.

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply now!

Job Responsibilities

Manage team of highly talented Private Equity Fund Accounting professionals

Take end to end ownership of client deliverables and cultivate client relationships

Assist Fund Accountants in preparation work for complex entities & Review the financial statements, capital calls and other client deliverables produced by the Fund Accountants

Comprehend fund agreements in order to determine impact on fund set up & reporting

Partner with various internal and external stakeholders, Lead strategic projects for internal initiatives & external clients

Develop team members by setting objectives, providing performance feedback, participate in mentoring program and monitor team's adherence to control procedures

Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and work with management to improve and gain efficiencies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting / ICWA / CA / MBA / CPA

Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably private equity or hedge fund accounting

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and accounting software

Strong technical knowledge of complex accounting concepts, structures, and investor allocations

Ability to function in high-pressure situations and meet strict deadlines consistently

Must be extremely organized and able to multitask, motivated and willing to explore new ways to enhance a process

Must have people management, relationship building skills to develop partnerships and drive results

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Familiarity with complex private equity legal and investment structures & various waterfall models

Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g. Investran)

Experience of working in a truly global operating model with counterparts located in multiple countries and time zones