Fund Accounting Specialist

Citi; India; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Structured training

Global exposure

Career growth

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Fund Accounting Specialist to calculate and deliver NAVs for a global client portfolio within the Transaction Control team, partnering across North America, EMEA, and APAC to reconcile positions and resolve valuation exceptions. This role offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, plus structured training and exposure to global capital markets operations.

Ideal candidates have a finance background, accounting qualifications, and readiness for night

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience or academic exposure to financial services and capital markets operations.
• Working knowledge of financial market operations, accounting principles, and basic financial management concepts.
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge, including reconciliation and valuation concepts.
• Completed professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with all examinations passed.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work night shift hours supporting fund operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and deliver accurate, timely daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for assigned fund clients.
• Review stock and cash reconciliations to confirm exceptions carry no NAV impact and resolve cleared items appropriately.
• Analyze recurring reconciliation exceptions and recommend process improvements to reduce future valuation errors.
• Confirm corporate actions are accurately reflected in NAV calculations.
• Gather and analyze operational and client management information to support reporting and decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve client queries promptly to meet service level agreements and deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of team processes and procedures that support an efficient working environment.
• Identify and escalation risk and control issues to protect Citi, its clients, and their assets while supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Night shift availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

ACCA/ACA/CIMA certification

Job description

As a Fund Accounting Specialist, you will calculate and deliver accurate Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for a global portfolio of capital markets clients. Working within Citi's Transaction Control team, you will partner with colleagues across North America, EMEA, and APAC to reconcile fund positions, resolve valuation exceptions, and strengthen the controls that protect client assets. This is an opportunity for an early-career finance professional to build a foundation in fund accounting while gaining exposure to global capital markets operations.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and deliver accurate, timely daily and periodic Net Asset Valuations (NAVs) for assigned fund clients.
• Review stock and cash reconciliations to confirm exceptions carry no NAV impact and resolve cleared items appropriately.
• Analyze recurring reconciliation exceptions and recommend process improvements to reduce future valuation errors.
• Confirm corporate actions are accurately reflected in NAV calculations.
• Gather and analyze operational and client management information to support reporting and decision-making.
• Investigate and resolve client queries promptly to meet service level agreements and deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of team processes and procedures that support an efficient working environment.
• Identify and escalation risk and control issues to protect Citi, its clients, and their assets while supporting compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant experience or academic exposure to financial services and capital markets operations.
• Working knowledge of financial market operations, accounting principles, and basic financial management concepts.
• Demonstrated accounting knowledge, including reconciliation and valuation concepts.
• Completed professional accounting qualification, such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, with all examinations passed.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work night shift hours supporting fund operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

What We Offer

Join a global Transaction Control team that supports capital markets clients across North America, EMEA, and APAC, and build your career in fund accounting from day one.

• A hybrid work model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely each week.
• Structured training and mentorship to build your fund accounting and capital markets expertise.
• Exposure to global operations through collaboration with teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• A clear path for career growth within a global financial services organization.
• Resources that support your financial wellbeing and work-life balance.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.