PE Fund Accounting Lead (Sr Manager / AVP / DVP)

Mantras2Success; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mantras2Success is seeking an experienced Private Equity Operations Manager to lead a 10–15 person team and oversee fund accounting, financial reporting, and client servicing for private equity funds. You will ensure accurate, timely deliverables, strong controls and proactive client communications.

The role emphasizes hands‑on capital calls, distributions, fee calculations and detailed investor disclosures, with integration work including eFront.

Qualifications

• CA/MBA/B.Com/M.Com with finance focus.
• 8–15 years in public accounting, fund administration, or PE fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of PE fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on with capital calls, distributions, management fees and waterfalls.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and investor statements.
• Familiarity with eFront is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong client management, communication and leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, transaction recording, reconciliations and reporting for PE funds.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and schedules.
• Review GL feeds and resolve discrepancies in reconciliations.
• Calculate and review management fees, capital calls, distributions, NAV, IRR and waterfalls.
• Manage investor capital accounts and related disclosures.
• Lead onboarding, fund setup and client transitions with systems like eFront.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors and internal teams to deliver reports on time.
• Prepare client MIS and oversee investor communications.
• Ensure timely filing of TDS, SEBI and trustee compliance reports.
• Establish robust review procedures and operational controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to clients.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

CA

MBA (Finance)

B.Com

M.Com

Tools

eFront

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Private Equity Operations Manager to lead a team responsible for fund accounting, financial reporting, and client servicing. The role involves overseeing the day-to-day operations of private equity funds, ensuring accurate and timely deliverables, maintaining strong review controls, and managing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, transaction recording, reconciliations, and reporting for private equity funds.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, trial balances, and supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger feeds and resolve discrepancies in daily, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations.
• Calculate and review management fees, capital calls, distributions, NAV, IRR, and waterfall calculations.
• Manage investor capital accounts, partner capital statements, and related disclosures.
• Lead new client onboarding, fund setup, and transitions, including integration with eFront.
• Review contribution agreements and investor application forms to maintain accurate investor records.
• Coordinate with clients, auditors, and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of queries and delivery of reports.
• Prepare client MIS and oversee investor and distributor communications.
• Ensure timely filing of TDS returns, SEBI reports, and trustee compliance reports, as applicable.
• Establish and maintain robust review procedures and operational controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support clients on fund accounting matters.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10–15 members, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to deadlines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• CA, MBA (Finance), B.Com, or M.Com.
• 8–15 years of experience in public accounting, fund administration, or private equity fund accounting.
• Strong knowledge of private equity fund accounting and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with capital calls, distributions, management fee calculations, and waterfall calculations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements, reconciliations, and investor capital statements.
• Familiarity with eFront is preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong client relationship management, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet tight deadlines.