SDM - Private Equity Fund Accountant

Cognizant; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Fund Accountant/Controller for Private Equity to oversee end-to-end fund accounting operations in Hyderabad. The role requires expertise in complex fund structures, capital calls, NAV calculations, and performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, RVPI).

Final interviews will be face-to-face, indicating a senior, on-site position. The ideal candidate should have 6–8 years of fund accounting experience, a degree in accounting/finance, and strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in Fund Accounting.
• Working knowledge of Investran and/or Geneva highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Private Equity fund structures, accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• In depth working knowledge of complex fund structures, waterfall computation, carry plans calculation, clawback accounting, Sub-close, Equalization, Rebalancing and preferred return.
• Preparation and review of Capital Calls and Distribution notices
• Determining net asset values, calculating fund performance like IRR, TVPI, RVPI and DVPI percentage
• Budgeting and allocating fund expenses, preparing reports, preparation of Management fee workings, and review of the same

Skills

Fund accounting

Private equity

Waterfall computations

Capital calls/distributions

NAV calculations

IFRS

US GAAP

Investran

Geneva

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Investran

Geneva

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fund Accountant/Controllers for Private Equity to oversee end to end Fund Accounting operations. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of private equity fund accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance ,

Location :: Hyderabad

Final interview will be F2F.

Key Responsibilities

• a. In depth working knowledge of complex fund structures, waterfall computation, carry plans calculation, clawback accounting, Sub-close, Equalization, Rebalancing and preferred return.
• b. Preparation and review of Capital Calls and Distribution notices
• c. Determining net asset values, calculating fund performance like IRR, TVPI, RVPI and DVPI percentage
• d. Budgeting and allocating fund expenses, preparing reports, preparation of Management fee workings, and review of the same

Eligibility

• 1. A Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 2. An ideal candidate should have minimum 6-8years+ experience into Fund Accounting
• 4. Working knowledge of Investran and/or Geneva highly desirable
• 5. Knowledge of Private Equity fund structures, accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• 6. Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP accounting principles