Chief Financial Officer - Alternative Investment Fund

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Chennai

Reporting To: CEO / Managing Partner / Board of Trustees

Entity: Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

Role Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a strategic partner to the leadership team, responsible for leading and managing all aspects of finance, accounts, compliance, and investor reporting for the AIF. The role demands a deep understanding of fund structures, SEBI regulations, taxation, and reporting specific to AIFs, along with a high degree of governance, control, and operational rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Finance & Accounting

• Oversee end-to-end fund accounting, including NAV computation, investor capital calls, distributions, and fee calculations.
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of books of accounts for both the fund and the fund manager (IM).
• Monitor treasury and cash flow management at both fund and manager levels.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and auditors to ensure seamless financial operations.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with SEBI (AIF) Regulations and other applicable financial and regulatory norms.
• Lead regulatory filings and correspondence with SEBI, RBI, Income Tax, GST, etc.
• Oversee secretarial and governance matters in collaboration with legal and compliance teams.

Investor Reporting & Relations

• Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of quarterly/annual investor reports, capital account statements, and financials.
• Support investor onboarding, including KYC, documentation, drawdown processing, and responding to investor queries.
• Drive improvements in reporting frameworks for greater transparency and accuracy.

Taxation & Structuring

• Manage domestic and cross-border tax issues for the fund and investors, ensuring optimal tax structuring and compliance.
• Oversee TDS, GST, and income tax filings for the fund and the management entity.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and monitor strong internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Implement financial discipline, including budgetary controls, expense management, and cost optimization.
• Lead audits (internal/statutory) and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO and Investment Committee on key decisions including fund strategy, structuring, and capital deployment.
• Support fundraising initiatives with financial models, performance data, and investor presentations.
• Work closely with deal teams and investment professionals to assess transaction structures and fund impacts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA) and/or MBA (Finance) from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 1215 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership finance role within the AIF/PE/VC/Asset Management industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations, Indian GAAP/Ind AS, and taxation related to investment funds.
• Experience in managing investor relations, fund audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Exposure to working with fund administrators and Big 4 auditors is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong financial acumen.
• High integrity and commitment to governance and compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with stakeholders including investors, regulators, and board members.
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on, execution-driven approach.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.