Senior Fund Accountant

Title: Senior Fund Accountant / Assistant Manager (Corporate & GP Accounting)

Location: Bangalore

Work Timings: US shift (Night Shift)

Work Mode: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to support the Corporate and GP accounting function of a U.S.-based alternative asset management business. The role will be responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, management fee accounting, payroll postings, intercompany accounting, and financial statement preparation while ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform month-end and year-end close activities for Corporate, Advisor, and GP entities.

Prepare and post journal entries, including payroll, accruals, prepayments, and recurring entries.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.

Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and Budget vs. Actual variance analysis.

Record and reconcile management fee revenue and related receivables.

Prepare payroll and employee compensation accounting entries, including bonus and benefit accruals.

Perform G&A cost allocations across legal entities and business strategies.

Reconcile intercompany balances and prepare intercompany journal entries.

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate accounting variances.

Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.

Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce; CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

5–8 years of accounting experience, preferably in asset management, alternative investments, private equity/debt, or financial services.

Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and month-end close processes.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with accounting systems such as Yardi, Geneva, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle is an advantage.

Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Experience

Corporate/Advisor/GP accounting

Budgeting and forecasting

Management fee accounting

Payroll accounting

Intercompany accounting and reconciliations

Financial statement preparation

Alternative investment or fund accounting environment