Alternatives Fund Accountant (Hedge Funds)

SS&C Technologies; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier financial technology firm in Gurugram is seeking a Fund Accountant Specialist to manage portfolio reconciliations and month-end shadow accounting. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of experience in financial services with a strong understanding of the asset management business. Responsibilities include processing various financial transactions, resolving discrepancies, and effective communication with clients and stakeholders. The role demands strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and VBA.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience in a financial or technology setting.
• Strong working knowledge of instrument valuation across multiple asset classes.
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle from Pre-Trade to reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process Portfolio Reconciliations and Month-End Shadow Accounting.
• Handle Non-Trading Activity processing, including Corporate Actions.
• Resolve breaks with direct communication with 3rd parties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VBA

Job description

SS&C is a leading financial services and healthcare technology company headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries and serving 20,000+ financial services and healthcare organizations worldwide.

Job Description

Fund Accountant Specialist – Managed Operations – Shadow Accounting (Hyderabad)

We are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record in financial technology or a related discipline and can provide excellent service to our clients in the investment industry. Successful candidates will be highly driven and have an excellent understanding of the asset management business.

Responsibilities

• Process Portfolio Reconciliations – Positions, Cash, Transaction Reconciliation with Prime Brokers, Custodians, Fund Administrators, ISDA Counterparties, FCM.
• Process Month‑End Shadow Accounting – NAV, Trial Balance, and Tax Lots Reconciliations.
• Non‑Trading Activity processing – e.g. Corporate Actions, Subscriptions & Redemptions, Account Transfers.
• Asset Servicing – e.g. Swap Financing & Resets, Bond Amortisation, Option Exercises.
• Break Resolution – Direct communication with 3rd parties on resolving breaks.
• Communicate reconciliation results with clients, 3rd parties and internal stakeholders.
• Document requirements, associated workflows and maintain artefact library.

Attributes

• Able to communicate technical details to a range of stakeholders with varying degrees of technical ability.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong emphasis on quality, professionalism, and excellence.
• Able to work in various shifts as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-6 years’ experience in a financial or technology setting.
• Strong working knowledge of instrument valuation across multiple asset classes (Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income, Credit, FX).
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle from Pre‑Trade Compliance, Order Generation, Order Execution, Trade Confirmation, Trade settlements, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Prior exposure to Portfolio Management and reconciliation software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with preferred or working knowledge of VBA and macro building.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.