Private Equity Fund Services - Manager

Baker Tilly; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly India seeks an experienced Fund Accountant in Bengaluru to lead and oversee journal entries, reporting, and investor statements. You will ensure accuracy, timely delivery, and adherence to fund agreements while coordinating with client-facing teams.

You will manage annual and quarterly reporting, perform variances analysis, and support audit schedules. Strong Excel and Investran skills, plus 5+ years of fund accounting, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; CPA license (or in process) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Investran or similar; solid Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, cash reporting, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, reviewing reporting packages, analyzing key variances, and providing findings to the client‑facing engagement team.
• Oversee and review investor capital statements, general‑ledger support schedules, account reconciliations, and other fund reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and/or review capital call and distribution calculations and notices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with fund agreements.
• Support client‑facing engagement team by researching and providing information to assist in resolving complex client or investor inquiries.
• Prepare and/or review management fees, carried interest, waterfall calculations, and other complex fund calculations.
• Partner with the client‑facing engagement team to support timely delivery of fund accounting and reporting services.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of audit schedules, confirmations, and supporting documentation with external auditors.
• Support maintenance of client investor portals, ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Lead assigned client engagements and projects, providing effective client communication and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent / team work

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA license (or in process)

Tools

Investran

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the preparation and review of journal entries, cash reporting, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, reviewing reporting packages, analyzing key variances, and providing findings and supporting information to the client‑facing engagement team.
• Oversee and review investor capital statements, general‑ledger support schedules, account reconciliations, and other fund reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and/or review capital call and distribution calculations and notices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable fund agreements. Support the client‑facing engagement team by researching and providing information to assist in resolving complex client or investor inquiries.
• Prepare and/or review management fees, carried interest, waterfall calculations, and other complex fund calculations, as applicable to assigned engagements.
• Partner with the client‑facing engagement team to support the timely and accurate delivery of fund accounting and reporting services, escalating technical or operational matters as appropriate.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation of audit schedules, confirmations, and supporting documentation, working with engagement leadership and external auditors as needed.
• Support the maintenance of client investor portals, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and updated in a timely manner.
• Lead assigned client engagements and special projects, including appropriate client communication based on engagement needs. Support larger or more complex engagements through deliverable preparation, internal coordination, and collaboration with the client‑facing engagement team.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, standardize workflows, enhance quality, and support the timely delivery of client work.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; CPA license (or in process) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in accounting systems such as Investran or similar; solid Excel skills.