Oaktree India | Vice President – Fund Accounting (Global Opportunities, Value Opportunities and Emerging Markets Opportunities)

Responsibilities

• The role will combine technical fund accounting oversight with people leadership, capacity planning and the staged transition of work into the team.
• As the team develops, the role will support the assessment and phased transition of suitable, relatively straightforward preparation work from third-party service providers to the in-house team.
• Resource and Capacity Planning: Assess resourcing requirements, allocate work across the team, monitor capacity and recommend changes needed to support current and anticipated workloads.
• Review Support: Partner with fund accounting teams in other Oaktree offices to onboard reviews for selected co-investment funds and overflow assignments, with clear ownership, timelines, escalation protocols and quality standards.
• Review partner and investor allocations, incentive calculations, capital calls, distributions and other capital activity in accordance with governing documents.
• Review fund and client-specific performance calculations and consolidated information across the strategy, as applicable.
• Controls and Governance: Maintain effective financial reporting controls, review evidence and process documentation, and ensure procedures remain current as responsibilities move between teams or providers.
• Collaborate with Technology and Reporting and Performance teams on automation and reporting solutions, including Power BI or similar tools where appropriate.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from Opportunistic Credit leadership, the investment team, client services and other stakeholders, and perform other duties as required.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls and increase operational scale.

Requirements

• At least 14 years of relevant accounting or audit experience within public accounting, investment management, fund administration or a combination of these environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams, managing capacity and allocating work across competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investment fund accounting, including closed-end funds, co-investment vehicles and complex credit investments.
• Experience reviewing work performed by external fund administrators and supporting service transitions or the development of an in-house operating model.
• Ability to understand and resolve complex accounting and operational issues associated with distressed, opportunistic and event-driven investments.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements, document standard operating procedures and implement effective controls and review standards.
• Strong project-management skills and the ability to plan and execute transitions in a measured, well-controlled manner.
• Experience with Geneva and Geneva World Investor is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, Teams and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and adapts messages to the needs of different audiences.
• 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