Private Equity FA - AVP - Bangalore

Apex Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Bengaluru seeks a senior Client Service & Fund Accounting lead to manage LP/GP relations, oversee capital activity, and coordinate audits. You will drive investor reporting, ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliance, and lead process improvements across PE fund accounting platforms.

You will mentor analysts, align with compliance and tax teams, and refine controls to improve reporting accuracy and timeliness. This role emphasizes client service excellence and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
• 7+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives with strong client-facing experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.
• Familiarity with PE accounting platforms such as Investran, eFront, Allvue.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key contact for LPs, GPs, and Investor Relations teams, handling complex queries and bespoke reporting.
• Maintain high-touch communication, with proactive updates on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund performance.
• Partner with Deal Teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax and external auditors/administrators to ensure timely information flow.
• Lead audit coordination, managing deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution with external auditors.
• Drive investor experience enhancements, including dashboard reporting, SLA adherence, and feedback loops.
• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.
• Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure side letters compliance.
• Support valuation processes and ASC 820/IFRS 13 fair value principles.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and collaborate with Tax for investor packs.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, reconciliations, and exception management to maintain audit readiness.
• Identify process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support system optimization initiatives (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation projects for investor reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and senior analysts; foster accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Client facing

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

US GAAP/IFRS

Valuation knowledge

IFRS 13/ASC 820

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in accounting/finance

CPA/ACA preferred

Tools

Investran

eFront

Allvue

Job description

Core Responsibilities

Client Service & Stakeholder Management (Primary Focus)

• Serve as key contact for LPs, GPs, and Investor Relations teams, managing complex queries, bespoke reporting requests, and side letter obligations.
• Maintain high-touch communication standards, ensuring proactive updates on capital calls, distributions, valuations, and fund performance.
• Partner with Deal Teams, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and external auditors/administrators to ensure timely and accurate information flow.
• Lead audit coordination, managing deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution with external auditors.
• Drive investor experience enhancements, including dashboard reporting, SLA adherence, and feedback loops.

Fund Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS, including partner capital accounts and waterfall allocations.
• Review and approve capital activity (calls, distributions, equalizations) and ensure compliance with side letters and bespoke investor economics.
• Support valuation processes and ensure accurate application of ASC 820/IFRS 13 fair value principles.
• Ensure regulatory reporting compliance (Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS) and partner with Tax for investor tax packs.

Process & Controls

• Implement and monitor internal controls, reconciliations, and exception management to maintain audit readiness.
• Identify and execute process improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Support system optimization initiatives (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and automation projects for investor reporting.

People Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and senior analysts, ensuring strong technical capability and client service orientation.
• Foster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Client Service: SLA adherence for investor queries, LP satisfaction scores, audit outcomes.
• Timeliness & Accuracy: On-time delivery of financial statements, capital activity, and bespoke reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Positive feedback from IR, Deal Teams, and external auditors.
• Process Efficiency: Reduction in manual reconciliations, improved turnaround times.
• Team Development: Training completion, engagement scores, and retention metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors/masters in accounting/finance; CPA/ACA preferred.
• 7+ years in private equity fund accounting or alternatives, with strong client-facing experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP/IFRS, waterfall mechanics, carried interest, and investor economics.
• Familiarity with PE accounting platforms - eFront