Analyst

Gravitas Technology; Pune District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Technology seeks an Analyst in Fund Accounting to ensure accurate NAVs and perform reconciliations for hedge funds and private equity clients. You will balance client ledger data with market data and coordinate with fund administrators.

Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential as you prepare monthly/quarterly reporting and resolve breaks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Fresh Chartered Accountant with accounting and finance knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records for funds (Hedge Fund/Private Equity) for client assignments.
• Prepare financial statements as per IFRS/US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Review portfolio pricing and analyze pricing exceptions.
• Assist client in monthly/quarterly reporting and reconcile with fund administrator.
• Perform trade booking, cash reconciliation, and position reconciliation.
• Record Capital Activities, Trading/Non-Trading Accruals & Fees in client ledger.
• Reconcile Client Ledger with Fund administrator and identify differences.
• Communicate with clients on daily reporting of estimates/NAVs and break resolutions.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Excel proficiency

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant

Tools

General ledger software

Job description

Background of role:

As an Analyst in Fund Accounting team, you will be responsible for delivery of accurate and timely NAVs and perform the various types of reconciliation between clients general ledger data and market data providers which include custody and prime brokers along with fund administrators.

The role is a good blend of product knowledge and usage of technology.

The role involves Accounting of corporate action, Booking of Trading and Non-Trading Accruals, Pricing of Portfolio, Computation and Analysis of Profit and Loss. The individual will be responsible for coordinating with client and relevant external source for break resolution.

The role requires the ability to work under tight deadlines, maintain quality delivery as per standard operating procedures along with excellent communication skills.

Position Responsibilities:

The role will involve the following critical activities:

• Maintain accounting records for various Fund (Hedge Fund/Private Equity) for client assigned
• Prepare financial statements as per IFRS / US GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Reviewing pricing of the portfolio and analysing the pricing exceptions if any.
• Assist client for preparation of monthly/quarterly reporting and compare with fund administrator
• Perform trade booking, cash reconciliation, and position reconciliation
• Booking of Capital Activities, Trading/Non-Trading Accruals & other Fees in client accounting ledger
• Reconciliation of Client Ledger with Fund administrator and identifying the difference.
• Effective communication with clients on daily reporting of Estimates/NAVs/Query resolutions.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and adherence to compliance standards.

Looking for:

Must Have:

• Fresh Chartered Accountant
• Strong accounting and finance knowledge, especially in investment accounting and financial instruments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Good to have:

• Certification course in Financial Market / Products
• Experience with general ledger accounting software
• Experience of Mutual Funds Accounting / Audit.