Fund Accountant - Investments

Job Title: Fund Administrator Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar

Experience: Minimum 4 years

Qualification: Company Secretary (CS) and/or Chartered Accountant (CA)

Industry: Financial Services – Fund Management Entity (FME)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Fund Administrator to join our team at GIFT City. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in fund administration, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, accounting, and reporting practices related to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Prior exposure to working with a Fund Management Entity (FME) or in a regulatory environment will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-end fund administration including NAV calculation, capital calls, and investor reporting.

Coordinate with fund managers, trustees, custodians, banks, and auditors for seamless fund operations.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFSCA, SEBI, and other regulatory authorities.

Maintain books of accounts and financial statements for funds as per Indian and IFSCA regulations.

Handle documentation related to onboarding investors, fund formation, and capital drawdowns.

Assist in filing statutory returns and maintaining compliance records.

Liaison with compliance, legal, and finance teams to ensure adherence to internal controls.

Monitor changes in regulatory guidelines applicable to GIFT City-based FMEs and suggest process updates.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Qualified CS and/or CA with a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience.

Experience in fund administration, financial services, or related domains.

Knowledge of AIF, PMS, IFSCA, and SEBI regulations.

Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and financial reporting.

Proficiency in MS Excel, fund accounting software, and documentation tools.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.