Job Description

The Accounts Manager – Fund Accounting role focuses on managing fund accounting operations for Mutual Fund and AIF (Alternative Investment Fund) clients.

The candidate will:

• Prepare and review NAV calculations
• Handle fund accounting operations
• Manage reconciliations and corporate actions
• Ensure accurate valuation of assets
• Support automation and process improvements
• Handle client reporting and compliance requirements

This role requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and experience in fund accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. NAV Preparation & Fund Accounting

• Prepare timely and accurate:
  • Net Asset Values (NAV)
  • Fund accounting reports
• Ensure accounting activities comply with client policies and procedures

2. Accounting & Record Management

• Maintain accurate records of:
  • Securities positions
  • Corporate actions
  • Journal entries
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for portfolio securities

3. Reconciliation & Variance Analysis

• Perform account reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances promptly
• Review reconciliations prepared by team members

4. Corporate Actions & Asset Valuation

• Manage corporate actions for Mutual Fund and AIF portfolios
• Ensure correct valuation of all asset classes within the portfolio

5. Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparing:
  • Audit schedules
  • Compliance reports
  • Financial statements
  • Tax returns
• Manage client queries related to:
  • TDS
  • NAV
  • Reporting requirements

6. Automation & Process Improvement

• Drive automation initiatives in fund accounting systems
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes
• Support change management initiatives

7. Team Support & SLA Management

• Train and guide team members
• Ensure SLAs and reporting timelines are met
• Support operational efficiency and accuracy

Required Skills

Accounting & Finance Skills

• Fund Accounting
• NAV Calculation
• Financial Statements
• Corporate Actions
• Journal Entries
• TDS Handling
• Mutual Funds
• AIF Accounting

Operational Skills

• Reconciliation
• Reporting
• Compliance
• Process Automation
• Change Management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management

Role Details

• Role: Accounts Manager
• Industry: Financial Services
• Department: Finance & Accounting
• Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
• Role Category: Accounting & Taxation

Education

• Any Graduate
• Any Postgraduate

Key Skills

• Fund Accounting
• NAV
• Mutual Funds
• Corporate Actions
• Financial Statements
• TDS
• Automation
• Reconciliation
• Change Management
• Reporting