Senior Associate - PE

Moodys Analytics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Analytics is hiring a Senior Associate for its Private Markets division, located in Gurgaon or Bengaluru. The role focuses on private equity fund accounting, NAV validation, and investor reporting, with emphasis on KPI development and process improvement.

The ideal candidate has CFA/CA/MBA credentials and 3–6 years of related experience, with proficiency in accounting platforms like Investran, Geneva and eFront. Prior PE fund exposure is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting within financial services.
• Strong understanding of NAV, DVPI, TVPI, IRRs and investor reporting.
• Proficient in financial controls and month-end close processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Review NAV and Financials for Private Equity & Hybrid Funds.
• Process Capital Calls and distributions with investor notices.
• Develop KPIs and controls to improve process efficiency.
• Onboard new PE/Hybrid Funds in accounting platforms (Investran, Geneva, eFront).
• Prepare quarterly investor reports on fund performance (NAV, DVPI, TVPI, IRRs).
• Engage with clients to manage timelines and deliverables.

Skills

Private Equity Fund accounting

Financial analysis

MS Excel

Client relationship mgmt

Project management

Education

CFA

Chartered Accountant

MBA

Tools

Investran

Geneva

eFront

Job description

Acuity Analytics

Acuity Analytics is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 7,200 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 850 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 28 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moodys Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

For more details please visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Basic Information

Position Title Senior Associate

Experience Level 3-6 years

Department Private Markets

Location Gurgaon / Bengaluru

Position reports to Asst. Director/Associate Director

Job Purpose

The job role is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a private equity /investment banking / strategy consulting professional who is interested in working with leading global private equity funds and corporations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review of NAV and Financials of the Private equity and Hybrid Funds that include recording Journal Entries, preparing monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financials, processing payments, preparing investor notices and various client reporting.
• Review Capital Call and distribution workings along with notices and release to respective investors.
• Develop various KPIs to be followed and ensure all necessary controls are put in place in the process.
• Creating / updating fund track record and reconciling the data using cash flow notices
• Managing the client relationships for the Funds and individually handle the deliverable requirements on daily/weekly/monthly/Quarterly basis.
• Onboard new PE/Hybrid Funds in the accounting platforms (Investran, Geneva and eFront)
• Preparation of quarterly reports to investors on the funds and portfolio companies performance (comprising NAV, DVPI, TVPI, IRRs, costs and investors capital accounts)
• Identify and implement process improvement techniques to improve the process efficiency and team productivity.
• Cash reconciliation for PE Funds
• Setting up SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) by laying down the processes and internal check frameworks to achieve the overall objective
• Client Management: Understanding project request, negotiate deadline and handling client queries
• Project Management: Project structuring, planning, conceptualizing output

Key Competencies

• CFA, Chartered Accountant, MBA from a top tier business school
• 2-4 years of strong experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Private Equity, Real Estate, PE Co-investment, PE Fund of Funds
• Strong in finance fundamentals and analytical skills
• Excellent in MS Excel to process varied data sets
• Knowledge of databases including Investran, Ilevel, Efront is an added advantage
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Dedicated and motivated individuals having demonstrated academic excellence with project management, client relationship management, analytical, and teamwork skills

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