Fund Accountant

HSBC; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant in India to manage end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for multiple investment funds, including Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate. The role emphasizes accuracy, process improvements, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will work within the NAV Shell of Funds services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver timely valuations and reporting while maintaining high standards of control and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related finance field is required.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, financial instruments and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality pack deliverables for multiple portfolios of funds including Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate.
• Maintain service quality across fund portfolios and improve valuation processes.
• Ensure compliance with PLA, FIM and group policies.
• Implement process changes and handle queries from other departments and partners.
• Engage with internal customers via service calls and KPI reporting.
• Operate within the NAV Shell of Funds services with high technical delivery standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CA/ICWA/CS/PGDBM/MBA in Finance or CFA

Tools

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

Some careers have more impact than others. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be. HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Fund Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring quality pack deliverables for several portfolios of Alternate & Private Asset funds including Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate funds, Stat reporting or Global Tax


• Promote relentless focus on service quality across Fund portfolios, demonstrate the level of commitment and the time management skills necessary to achieve deadlines and continuously strive to improve the valuation process and procedures


• Operate in accordance with departmental procedures, ensuring compliance with PLA, FIM and group policies on compliance / standards


• Implement key changes in the process and deliver continuous process improvement. Handle queries from other departments & business partners


• Engage with the internal customer through participation in service calls, prompt & accurate reporting of KPI/issues, and prompt response to ad‑hoc queries


• The role will operate within the NAV Shell of Funds services and will require technical excellence to achieve target deliverables

To succeed in this role

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other qualifications relevant to the accounting/finance industry. Excellent knowledge of Capital Markets, Financial instruments, Accounting and its Principles


• Basic knowledge of end-to-end product and process, multiple market and regulations. Good knowledge in Global Tax working papers will be preferred


• Proficiency in Excel is essential. Ability to speak and understand English and communicate effectively. Good interpersonal, teamwork skills, organized and detail oriented

Additional skills

• CA/ ICWA/ CS / PGDBM/MBA in Finance or CFA (D) preferred


• End to end Fund Accounting / Financial Reporting knowledge and regulations pertaining to the fund services industry; life cycle of NAV process is a plus


• Knowledge in custody, brokerage, depository, investment accounting, mutual funds and reconciliations in Fund Industry is an advantage

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible work and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of gender or other protected characteristics. We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.

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Issued By HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Private LTD