Finance Manager / Financial Controller - CAT 2 AIF

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to complete PE lifecycle

High visibility role

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a reputed alternative investment manager to recruit a Chartered Accountant for category II AIF fund accounting. You will support the Financial Controller across NAV reviews, investor reporting, regulatory compliance, and treasury management.

The role offers exposure to senior leadership, interaction with auditors and tax advisors, and opportunities to drive automation and MIS improvements within India’s growing private markets.

Qualifications

• CA with 4–10 years of relevant work experience in AIF/PE/VC fund accounting.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, capital calls/distributions, valuations, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in Fund Finance, AIFs, Private Equity, Asset Management, Fund Administration, or Financial Services Audit.

Responsibilities

• Review NAV calculations, capital accounts, drawdowns, and distribution workings.
• Manage quarterly and annual financial statements for AIF schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, or applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and custodians.
• Support capital calls, investor onboarding, distributions, and waterfall calculations.
• Review LP reporting packs and investor communications.
• Monitor fund cash flows and liquidity requirements.
• Coordinate SEBI AIF filings and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Track portfolio company valuations and investment movements.
• Implement automation and controls for fund accounting processes.
• Improve reporting MIS and dashboard capabilities.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Investor reporting

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

• Join a Category II AIF to gain exposure within the fund finance ecosystem
• Opportunity to gain direct interaction with senior leadership team of the fund

About Our Client

Join a reputed alternative investment manager (CAT 2 AIF) overseeing multiple private capital vehicles and portfolio investments. The organization offers exposure to fund accounting, investor reporting, regulatory compliance, treasury management, audits, and strategic finance within a sophisticated institutional investment environment.

Job Description

Support the Financial Controller in managing fund accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting, regulatory compliance, treasury management, audits, and day-to-day finance operations across Category II AIFs and associated entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review NAV calculations, capital accounts, drawdowns, and distribution workings.
• Manage quarterly and annual financial statements for AIF schemes.
• Ensure compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, or applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and custodians.
• Support capital calls, investor onboarding, distributions, and waterfall calculations.
• Review LP reporting packs and investor communications.
• Monitor fund cash flows and liquidity requirements.
• Coordinate SEBI AIF filings and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Track portfolio company valuations and investment movements.
• Implement automation and controls for fund accounting processes.
• Improve reporting MIS and dashboard capabilities.

The Successful Applicant

• A Chartered Accountant with 4-10 years of relevant work experience in AIF/PE/VC fund accounting
• Strong understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, capital calls/distributions, valuations, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in Fund Finance, AIFs, Private Equity, Asset Management, Fund Administration, or Financial Services Audit
• Excellent stakeholder management and analytical capabilities

What's on Offer

• Exposure to the complete private equity fund lifecycle and institutional-quality fund operations.
• Opportunity to work closely with investment, operations, investor relations, and leadership teams.
• High visibility role with strong career progression towards Financial Controller and broader finance leadership positions.
• Dynamic and collaborative environment within India's growing alternative investments ecosystem.