Fund Accounting Analyst

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India, seeks an entry level Fund Accounting Analyst to assist in fund valuation activities and daily/periodic NAV calculations, including distribution of unit prices. The role supports the Operations - Transaction Services team in delivering accurate NAVs and timely client responses.

The ideal candidate has basic accounting/finance exposure and a willingness to work night shifts, with exposure to funds services and corporate actions.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience preferred
• Experience in accounting, finance, or business-related area
• Experience within Financial Services or Operations
• Proven experience in funds administration
• Knowledge of funds services and processes

Responsibilities

• Monitor timeliness and accuracy of NAV calculations and distributions
• Review stock and cash reconciliations to ensure no NAV impact
• Ensure corporate actions are reflected on the NAV
• Handle complex issues and client queries promptly
• Meet client SLA and deadlines
• Analyze management information from operational/client perspectives
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws and policy
• Exercise professional judgement in day-to-day responsibilities
• Support consistent administrative processes across the area
• Apply domain expertise to deliver outputs meeting standards

Skills

Relevant experience

Accounting

Finance background

Funds administration

Funds services knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Relevant experience preferred

The Fund Accounting Analyst is an entry level position responsible for assisting in a variety of fund valuation activities in coordination with the Operations - Transaction Services team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the calculation of daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for funds and the distribution of associated unit prices.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work activities to ensure timeliness/accuracy of the funds activities in a department, including calculation of NAV and distribution factors
• Assist in reviewing stock and cash reconciliations as a Checker to ensure the exceptions noted have no NAV impact and items cleared are treated correctly
• Ensure corporate actions are correctly reflected on the NAV
• Assist in handling complex issues
• Facilitate prompt investigation and resolution of any client queries in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure client Service Level Agreement (SLA) and deadlines are met
• Assist in the collection and analysis of relevant management information from an operational and client perspective
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Independently apply judgement in managing day-to-day responsibilities, including assessing complex situations, resolving issues, and determining appropriate courses of action. Will be responsible for decisions and outcomes within area of responsibility, leveraging professional expertise and analytical thinking to address challenges and ensure delivery of work to defined quality and performance expectations.
• Support effective functioning of the business area by ensuring that administrative processes are implemented consistently and outputs meet expected standards. Will operate across varied and evolving situations, responding to operational requirements to ensure continuity, quality, and timely delivery of work.
• Applies domain expertise and advanced analytical capability to deliver outputs aligned with established standards and professional benchmarks. Will evaluate business requirements by analyzing complex issues, forming well‑reasoned views, and recommending practical, implementable solutions. Apply structured thinking, analytical rigor, and creativity in approaching work, particularly in situations where standard methodologies may require refinement. Will exercise sound professional judgement in interpreting requirements and determining appropriate courses of action, taking into account the broader business context and potential implications.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience preferred
• Experience in accounting, finance, or business-related area
• Experience within Financial Services or Operations
• MBA graduates, CFA certification or Chartered Accountants preferred
• Proven experience in funds administration
• Knowledge of funds services and processes

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Night Shift is Mandatory

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:

Fund Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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