Fund Accountant - Private Equity / Real Asset Fund Accounting
Apex Group · Pune East
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
Private Equity / Real Assets Fund Accounting - Associate / Senior Associate
Job Location: Pune, Gurgaon & Bangalore
Role Summary
We are seeking professionals with strong fund accounting expertise to manage Private Equity, Real Assets, and Hybrid Funds. The role involves end-to-end fund accounting, financial reporting, NAV preparation, investor reporting, audit support, client management, and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform fund accounting activities for Private Equity and Hybrid Funds, including journal entries, NAV calculations, financial statement preparation, investor reporting, and payment processing.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with client requirements.
- Manage day-to-day client relationships and ensure timely delivery of all agreed deliverables.
- Coordinate with onshore teams, clients, auditors, and other stakeholders to support audit and reporting requirements.
- Onboard new funds onto accounting platforms and support migration of existing funds.
- Develop and customize reports within Investran to meet client-specific requirements.
- Handle multiple fund structures and client relationships simultaneously.
- Process capital calls, distributions, and other investor transactions.
- Manage fund-related banking transactions and wire payments.
- Prepare cash, position, and market value reconciliations and investigate outstanding breaks.
- Review portfolio pricing and analyze pricing exceptions.
- Calculate and maintain management fee, financing fee, and other non-security-related accruals.
- Communicate with clients regarding NAVs, reporting requirements, estimates, and query resolutions.
- Ensure OTC transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Book and review fund capital activities.
- Finalize month-end NAVs and investor allocation reports.
- Support statutory audits and preparation of financial statements.
- Participate in process improvement, automation, migration, and conversion projects.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
- Understanding of Private Equity, Real Estate, Real Assets, Hybrid Funds, and Alternative Investments.
- Knowledge of fund structures, capital activity, NAV calculation, and investor allocations.
- Ability to interpret fund documents, partnership agreements, and legal agreements.
- Experience with Investran or similar fund accounting platforms is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Qualification & Experience
Associate
- CA/CMA Qualified Freshers OR
- 1-3 years of experience in Private Equity or Real Asset Fund Accounting.
Senior Associate
- 4-10 years of relevant experience in Private Equity or Real Asset Fund Accounting.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end fund accounting, financial reporting, and client relationships.
Preferred Competencies
- Exposure to fund launches, migrations, and transitions.
- Strong client servicing mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with global stakeholders and auditors.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.