Oaktree India | Vice President – Fund Accounting (ABF)

Responsibilities will include

• This individual will be responsible and accountable for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all fund accounting deliverables while driving operational excellence and partnering closely with global leadership and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of periodic Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and financial statements across a suite of fund structures, including closed-end, evergreen, and open-end vehicles.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all fund-level financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, capital account allocations, and related work product prepared by the team.
• Coordinate with external auditors, fund administrators, and tax advisors to support annual audits, tax returns, and regulatory filings.
• Oversee and validate complex management fee, waterfall, and incentive fee calculations to ensure alignment with fund governing documents.
• Oversee the analysis of key performance metrics, including IRR, time-weighted returns, and investment multiples.
• Support the accounting for private asset-backed transactions, including whole loans, securitization vehicles, warehouse facilities, and other structured credit instruments.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Management, Deal Teams, and Operations to capture deal economics accurately at the fund level.
• Partner with U.S. Fund Finance team to design, document, and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams (including Tax, Legal, Investments, and Operations) to address complex fund requirements and resolve cross-functional challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and technology enhancements, to increase efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team; oversee hiring, training, performance management, and foster a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for the Hyderabad Fund Finance team and key liaison to U.S.-based Fund Finance team.
• Performing other tasks as required

Requirements

• Minimum 8–12+ years of progressive experience in fund accounting within alternative asset management; experience from public accounting or fund administration is a plus.
• Deep, foundational knowledge of fund accounting concepts and processes across closed-end, evergreen, and open-end fund structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex management fee and carried interest calculations, including multi-class fee structures, waterfall models, and complex incentive calculations.
• GAAP investment company accounting; familiarity with ASC 946 and fair value measurement standards under ASC 820; IFRS knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with the accounting and operations of private asset-backed transactions, including securitizations, warehouse facilities, or whole loan portfolios is a plus.
• Experience in Geneva and Geneva World Investor preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint (PowerBI is a plus).
• Experience using AI tools and incorporating them into business processes is a plus.
• Prior experience in a team leadership or people management role with a track record of developing junior professionals.
• Leadership & Relationship Building: proven ability to lead diverse teams, gain the trust of stakeholders, and build effective cross-functional relationships both locally and across geographies.
• Communication: excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex accounting topics clearly and confidently to senior leadership and external parties.
• Flexibility & Organization: comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
• Strong knowledge of U.S.

Oaktree India

Oaktree India is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance). In its own words: "Oaktree Capital Management: Global investment firm specializing in alternative investments, delivering superior risk-adjusted returns with a value-oriented approach."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Hyderabad.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance