Alternatives Fund Accountant (Hedge Funds)

SS&C Technologies; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services and healthcare technology company is seeking a Fund Accountant Specialist for their operations in Navi Mumbai. The successful candidate will manage portfolio reconciliations, month-end shadow accounting, and communicate results with stakeholders. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in financial technology, strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment in a growing team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process Portfolio Reconciliations with various stakeholders.
• Handle Month-End Shadow Accounting and reconciliations.
• Communicate reconciliation results to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial technology experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Expertise in asset management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Tools

Portfolio Management software

VBA and macro building

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.