Finance Associate

Driven and detail-oriented Associate / Sr. Associate to join our Finance Operations team. The ideal candidate will bring prior experience from an AIF Category III fund and possess strong technical capabilities across accounting, compliance, and financial operations.

• Oversee the general accounting and finance function of the AIF, ensuring accurate maintenance of books and records.
• Manage daily NAV computation, quarterly financial statements, and investor reporting with precision and timeliness.
• Reconcile trades and settlements, liaise with deal team, and ensure smooth execution and recordkeeping of all transactions.
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  Ensure compliance including SEBI AIF Regulations, Companies Act, Income Tax Act, GST etc.
• Support in monitoring of fund liquidity by forecasting cash flows, obligations, and maintaining adequate capital reserves.
• Drive improvements in internal accounting and operational processes, aligning them with the funds broader goals and controls.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prepare budgets, forecasts, MIS reports, and cash flow analyses.
• Collaborate with external consultants, vendors, fund administrators, custodians, and bankers to enhance operational efficiency keeping high standards of communication in place.
• Take complete ownership of assigned projects and processes, demonstrating expertise and accountability in delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience with at least 5 years in finance operations of an AIF (preferably Category III) or equivalent fund structure.
• Strong command of accounting, fund administration, compliance, and reporting processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Comfortable operating in a detail-oriented and dynamic environment with cross-functional interactions