Associate - Fund Administration

VISTRA; New Delhi; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Insurance benefits

Career prospects

Job summary

Vistra is seeking an Associate - Fund Accounting in Delhi, India. Reporting to the Senior Director, this full-time role supports Fund Administration with regional coverage, contributing to investments, exits, drawdowns, and reporting.

The role requires CA with 1–2 years in private equity fund administration or related areas, MBA/CA, and strong teamwork and organizational skills. Hybrid work arrangement and strong career prospects are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 1–2 years in a Big 4 firm or financial services, fund administration in Private Equity.
• Associate level knowledge in PE, investment bank, or Big 6 CA Firms in statutory audit for FS clients.
• Understanding of private equity philosophy, disciplines and value orientation.
• MBA from a business school / Qualified Chartered Accountant, or degrees equivalent.
• Exceptional team player with collaborating skills.
• Proactive, self-starter; Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact professionally at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Handle investments and exits, cash management, Bridge availability.
• Prepare drawdown distribution notices based on approved workings.
• Understand Partnership Agreement; prepare carry workings.
• Prepare data for dissolution of non-active fund/entities.
• Assist in setting up of new funds.
• Prepare timely drawdown workings and distribution analyses for stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly investor reports, annual financial statements and support audits.
• Understand LP side letters and prepare data for reporting.
• Reply to Limited partner queries.
• Cater to LP transfer requests.
• SPV valuations for specific assets.
• Prepare compliance certificates to banks.
• Prepare track records and quarterly movements of exits.
• Prepare data for review meetings and AIM/SAU decks.
• Work on ad hoc tasks and projects.

Skills

CA experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

MBA or CA or equivalent

Big 4 experience or financial services

Job description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Associate - Fund Accounting. Reporting to the Senior Director, this full-time and permanent position is based in Delhi, India and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Fund Administration and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for handling investments and exits and ensuring cash management, Bridge availability.
• Prepare drawdown distribution notices based on approved workings.
• Obtain understanding of Partnership Agreement , prepare carry workings.
• Prepare data for dissolution of non-active fund/ entities.
• Help on setting up of new funds.
• Responsible for preparation of timely and accurate Drawdown workings and Distribution analysis to be presented to the key stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly report for investors, annual financial statements and enable successful closure of audits.
• Understand the LP side letters and help in preparation of data for reporting.
• Responsible for replying to Limited partner queries.
• Responsible for catering to LP transfer request.
• Responsible of SPV valuations for specific assets.
• Responsible for compliance certificate to banks.
• Preparation of track records.
• Preparation of Quarterly Movement of exits
• Preparation of data for review meetings.
• Preparation of AIM/SAU decks.
• Working on ad hoc tasks and projects as assigned

Key requirements:

• Qualified CA candidates with 1–2 years of experience in a Big 4 firm or a financial services organization, with hands‑on fund administration experience in the Private Equity domain, will be preferred.
• Associate level knowledge gained within a private equity firm, investment bank, or worked with a Big 6 Chartered Accountant Firms in the Statutory Audit Domain working on financial services clients
• A good understanding of how private equity works its philosophy, disciplines, and value orientation
• MBA from a business school / Qualified Chartered Accountant, or degrees equivalent
• Exceptional team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• A passion for sustainability and working in a values‑driven organisation.
• Proactive, self‑starter; Highly organised and focused
• Ability to handle a small team
• High attention to detail and should possess good communication skills
• Excellent administrative, organisation and time management skills.
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work autonomously and flexibly.
• Ability to interact personably, yet professionally with employees at all levels with equal ease.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and meet stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Company Benefits:

At our Vistra India office, we believe in putting our employees’ well‑being first! We offer a hybrid working arrangement.

Additionally, we provide attractive insurance benefits, excellent job exposure and career prospects.