Manager/ AVP - Business Finance and Control

Mumbai Permanent INR15 - INR30 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Oversee the finance function, leading activities related to portfolio management and monitoring, etcExciting opportunity to participate in a persistent growth story by collaborating with the Founder on fund-raise activities, investor meetings and strategic matters
  • * Non-hierarchical, collegial work environment with great responsibility at the
  • * Hybrid, flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as per mutual needs * C

About Our Client

This presents a rare and exceptional opportunity to join a pedigreed Investment Firm in its initial stages as a Founding team member. You can play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's growth trajectory, assuming responsibility for critical functions and earning long-term equity through your contributions. Working closely with the Founder / Fund Manager, your efforts will leave a lasting impact on both client outcomes and the firm's strategic foundations. Depending on the candidate's interest and aptitude, there will also be opportunities to earn exposure to front-office functions such as fund raising and industry research.

Job Description

  • Ensuring integrity and completeness of financial records including transaction processing, reconciliations and operation of accounting processes and policies
  • Preparation of fund management information including fund / investor-level NAV, portfolio and investment performance, capital calls, distribution notice statements
  • Oversee and manage the firm's vendors / advisor to deliver accounting, tax, and company secretarial compliance outcomes for all group entities, including statutory accounts, audits, tax filings, company secretarial processes.
  • Investor administration, including on boarding new investors, quarterly reporting to existing investors, general liaison with investors and their representatives, work with US vendor to prepare annual K-1 tax filings etc.
  • Handling quarterly & annual Investor reporting
  • Coordinate with the investment team to facilitate trade execution, treasury management
  • Fund regulatory compliance, including making regular filings and bespoke data requests from SEBI, and ensuring ongoing compliance with FEMA, FATCA/CRS, KYC/AML, and other similar matters across jurisdictions applicable to the group
  • Miscellaneous reports and analysis as called upon

There is added potential for an individual to get involved in broader fund management functions, such as:

  • Collaborating with the Founder on fund-raise activities, investor meetings and strategic matters



Leading activities related to portfolio management and monitoring, etc

The Successful Applicant

  • A natural leader, initiative taker who thrives in an entrepreneurial setting
  • "Doer + Thinker": A bias towards action and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done, but also take a step back to think strategically about whether we are doing the right things
  • Long-term DNA: invests with a multi-year view, and chooses long-term benefits over short-term challenges
  • Intellectual curiosity and genuine passion for learning
  • Driven by a desire to Excel at their craft; strive for Perfection
  • Ability to creatively solve problems from first principles, without anchoring on conventional wisdom or "how things are done in the industry"
  • Kind, Empathetic and Collaborative
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant or CPA
  • Post qualification experience of at least 3 and up to 7 years in industry/ Big 4 experience in accounting, finance, controllership and strategic management. Prior experience of having worked in a similar fund setup is a plus.
  • Ability to work with high accountability in an entrepreneurial set-up with a partnership mindset
  • Good communication skills in English

What's on Offer

What can you expect?

  • Non-hierarchical, collegial work environment with great responsibility at the early stages of a Fund
  • Competitive salary, with generous long-term incentives

Additional Benefits:

  • Hybrid, flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week as per mutual needs
  • Continuous on-the-job learning and development to be actively promoted and supported, including through financial assistance
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JN-072024-6497410

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
Financial Services
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072024-6497410
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.