Finance Manager

UNLOCK BUSINESS CONSULTING; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UNLOCK BUSINESS CONSULTING in Delhi is seeking a Chartered Accountant with 4–5 years of post-qualification experience to lead fund finance operations for our Venture Capital Fund team. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, MIS reporting, portfolio monitoring, and financial analysis in close partnership with the CFO.

You will coordinate with auditors, custodians, bankers, and legal advisors to ensure timely submissions, accurate investor reporting, and robust internal controls across

Qualifications

• Qualified CA with 4–5 years of post-qualification experience in VC/PE/AIFs or financial services.
• Strong understanding of SEBI AIF regulations and fund operations.
• Experience with regulatory filings, investor reporting, and MIS

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEBI-registered AIF compliance and regulatory filings.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and legal reviews with external advisors.
• Prepare MIS reports, NAV workings, and portfolio monitoring metrics.
• Support CFO with portfolio reviews and investor updates.

Skills

Accounting basics

Financial analysis

Fund operations

SEBI AIF regs

Excel / MIS

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

CA (Chartered Accountant)

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

NAV reporting

Job description

Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Venture Capital, Private Equity, AIFs, Financial Services, Startups, or Consulting firms.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Venture Capital Fund team. The role will primarily focus on fund finance operations, regulatory and compliance management, MIS reporting, portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, and supporting strategic finance initiatives. The candidate will work closely with the CFO to ensure smooth financial and operational management of the Fund and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Manage compliance requirements applicable to SEBI-registered AIFs and related entities.
• Coordinate with auditors, consultants, custodians, bankers, and legal advisors.
• Support periodic regulatory filings, investor reporting, and statutory compliances.
• Monitor compliance with fund documents, investment limits, drawdowns, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain compliance trackers, records, and documentation to ensure timely closure of action items and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate with the Chief Compliance Officer for escalation of key compliance matters, regulatory observations, and risk areas requiring management attention.
• All compliance activities, filings, and reports are subject to final review and oversight by the Chief Compliance Officer prior to submission or closure.

Audit, Taxation & Legal Coordination

• Work closely with the CFO in managing statutory, tax, and fund audits for the Fund, AMC, and related entities.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and advisors for timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliances.
• Maintain audit, tax, and compliance records/documentation in an organized manner.
• Support the legal team in managing agreements, legal documentation, due diligence requirements, and coordination with external counsels.
• Assist in periodic MIS reports, fund performance reports, cash flow statements, and portfolio summaries.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, NAV workings, and investor reports.
• Work closely with the CFO in monitoring and analyzing the financial and operational performance of portfolio companies.
• Support collation, review, and analysis of financial data, MIS, valuation‑related information, and operational metrics of portfolio companies.
• Assist the CFO in preparation of portfolio review reports, investor updates, performance dashboards, and internal analytical presentations.
• Maintain and manage a centralized data repository for portfolio company information, financial records, compliance documents, investment data, and reporting trackers.
• Coordinate with portfolio companies for timely collection of financial statements, operational updates, budgets, and other information required for monitoring and reporting purposes.
• Support tracking of portfolio‑level KPIs, investment performance, follow‑on requirements, and key developments for management review

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting, financial analysis, and fund operations.
• Working knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations and compliance framework.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and MIS reporting.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and execution capability.

Preferred Background

• Experience in Venture Capital / PE Funds / AIFs / Investment Banking / Financial Advisory preferred.
• Exposure to portfolio monitoring, fund accounting, or transaction support would be an added advantage.

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory
• 4–5 years of post‑qualification experience