Job Description

Role Overview:
As a Team Lead/Sr. Analyst in the Fund Accounting team, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate and timely Net Asset Values (NAVs) while performing reconciliation between the client's general ledger and market data providers, including custodians, prime brokers, and fund administrators. This position blends technical expertise and product knowledge and involves overseeing corporate action accounting, trading and non-trading accrual bookings, portfolio pricing, and P&L computation and analysis. You will be responsible for coordinating with clients and external sources to resolve breaks effectively. The role demands the ability to meet tight deadlines, ensure high-quality delivery, and maintain excellent communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee reconciliation and integration of trades for open and closed-ended hedge funds.
Manage accounting and booking of corporate action trades.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly GAV/NAV, which includes:
Booking of capital activities.
Market value reconciliation.
P&L computation for financial instruments.
Expense accounting.
Dividend and bond coupon accrual reconciliations.
Confirm trial balance alignment with sub-ledgers.
Review and preparation of financial statements (US GAAP, IFRS).
Coordinate with clients and external parties to resolve discrepancies (breaks).
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and maintain high-quality output.
Required Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant (CA) or MBA with 3-4 years of relevant experience.
Strong knowledge and experience in preparing and reviewing financial statements (US GAAP, IFRS).
In-depth understanding of financial products, including equity, bonds, futures, options, and FX forwards.
Proficiency in MS Excel, including working with formulas and advanced functionalities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Financial Markets/Products.
Experience working with general ledger accounting software.
Prior experience in mutual fund accounting or audit.
This role offers the opportunity to leverage both accounting expertise and market knowledge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We are seeking someone who thrives in deadline-driven settings and is capable of working independently while ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and timeliness.

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