Assistant Manager, Fund Administration (Accounting) - India

Juniper Square; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Square is seeking an Assistant Manager in Fund Accounting to support daily transactions, NAV maintenance, and regulatory compliance. You will work with a team of professionals to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial data across our funds.

You will gain exposure to private markets fund administration, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff while delivering reliable reporting and statements to investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with fund accounting software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily transaction processing activities, including trade settlements, income and expense accruals, and corporate actions.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with fund guidelines.
• Assist in the calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds.
• Participate in valuing fund assets, calculating income distributions, and reconciling discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and annual reconciliations of fund holdings, cash balances, and other portfolio-related data.
• Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure that fund accounting practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate fund accounting records and documentation.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members and contribute to achieving team goals.
• Act as a resource for junior team members, providing guidance and training as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Fund accounting software

Job description

Private markets are one of the largest, most complex, and most underserved corners of global finance. Our mission at Juniper Square is to unlock their full potential. We’re the Operations Partner trusted by 2,300+ GPs, unifying technology, data, and fund administration services into a single platform that helps GPs move faster, make better decisions, and scale with precision. With $300B+ under administration and 700,000+ LPs on platform, we’ve built the scale to match our ambition. And with JunieAI, our purpose-built AI platform, we’re reimagining how private markets operate, embedding intelligence across every workflow. Founder-led since 2014, backed by $350M+ in funding, and now 1,000+ employees strong, we’re building a company designed to shape the future of private markets for decades to come.

Our culture is built for people who want to do ambitious, meaningful work alongside exceptionally talented teammates. We think like owners, move with urgency, and take pride in solving hard problems that truly matter to our customers and the future of private markets. We believe the best ideas come from open debate, deep collaboration, and diverse perspectives, which is why we believe transparency is the default and feedback makes us stronger. If you’re energized by high standards, rapid growth, and the opportunity to help define a category at a pivotal moment, come join us!

Juniper Square offers employees a variety of ways to work, ranging from a fully remote experience to working full-time in one of our physical offices. We invest heavily in digital-first operations, allowing our teams to collaborate effectively across 27 U.S. states, 2 Canadian Provinces, India, Luxembourg, and England. We also have physical offices in San Francisco, New York City, Mumbai and Bangalore for employees who prefer to work in an office some or all of the time.

About Your Role

As the Assistant Manager in Fund Accounting, you will be a key player in supporting the fund accounting operations. Your responsibilities will encompass assisting with the accurate recording of financial transactions, contributing to the maintenance of the Net Asset Value (NAV) of investment funds, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a team of professionals and further your career in the fund administration industry.

What You'll Do

Transaction Processing:

• Execute daily transaction processing activities, including trade settlements, income and expense accruals, and corporate actions.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with fund guidelines.

NAV Calculation

• Assist in the calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds.
• Participate in valuing fund assets, calculating income distributions, and reconciling discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, investor reports, and regulatory filings.
• Verify the accuracy of financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and annual reconciliations of fund holdings, cash balances, and other portfolio-related data.
• Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in a timely manner.

Compliance And Documentation

• Ensure that fund accounting practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in maintaining accurate fund accounting records and documentation.

Team Support

• Provide mentorship and leadership to team members and contribute to achieving team goals.
• Act as a resource for junior team members, providing guidance and training as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred
• 4+ years of relevant experience in fund accounting
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with fund accounting software is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.