CSC India | Senior Fund Accountant

Key responsibilities

• The Assistant Manager/ Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day fund accounting operations for private equity clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting, NAV calculations, and compliance with applicable standards.
• The role requires strong technical expertise, team management skills, and the ability to handle client interactions effectively.
• Oversee end-to-end fund accounting activities for private equity funds, including capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations.
• Review and prepare Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations on a periodic basis.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP).
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage and review general ledger activities, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors and support the audit process, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Monitor fund performance and ensure compliance with fund agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Handle complex transactions such as carried interest, waterfalls, and investment valuations.
• Liaise with internal teams, custodians, and third-party service providers.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and control.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure accurate disclosure of investments, commitments, and related party transactions.
• Review partner capital statements and investor reporting packages.
• Assist in preparation of management reports and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all financial reporting processes.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, capital activity, and valuation concepts.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and audit support.
• Familiarity with accounting standards such as IFRS and US GAAP.
• Proficiency in fund accounting systems (e.g., Investran, eFront) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with complex fund structures and multi-jurisdictional entities.
• Prior team handling or review experience.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Corporation Service Company (CSC)

Corporation Service Company traces its roots to 1899, when the attorneys Josiah P. Marvel and Christopher L. Ward each set up a business in Delaware to help companies incorporate. The two firms merged in 1920 to form CSC. The privately held company is based in Wilmington, Delaware, and provides corporate, legal and tax services, including business formation, registered agent work, entity and licence management and domain name management. It expanded to Canada and Europe in the early 2010s and to Singapore and Hong Kong from 2015, and later acquisitions included Intertrust Group, which brought fund and corporate administration into the business. Its Asia Pacific offices include one in India.

Finance hiring is concentrated in Mumbai and Bengaluru, with some roles in Gurugram. Most openings sit in fund accounting and administration, covering private equity, real estate and private credit funds, from fund accountant to senior fund accountant. There are also client accountant roles (direct tax, indirect tax and GST, payroll, IFRS consolidation) and a finance manager role for five to fifteen years of experience. Several postings are aimed at newly qualified CA or CMA candidates. Others accept CPA, ACCA, CFA or an MBA, and some seniors need four to ten years of experience.

• Industry: Corporate, legal, tax and fund services: entity formation and management, registered agent services, domain management, and fund and corporate administration
• Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware, United States (privately held)
• In India: Offices in India within CSC's Asia Pacific network; the finance postings are in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Gurugram