Job Description

Fund Accountant
Location- Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai

Shift- UK shift

Work Mode - Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Profit & Loss (P&L)

• Calculate and validate daily and monthly portfolio profit and loss across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, fixed income, and FX.
• Perform P&L attribution and variance analysis to explain movements in portfolio performance.
• Investigate and resolve P&L breaks between trading systems, portfolio accounting systems, and prime broker records.
• Provide P&L reports and analysis to portfolio managers and senior management.

Net Asset Value (NAV) Preparation

• Prepare and review monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations for hedge fund portfolios.
• Ensure accurate valuation of portfolio investments, accruals, and expenses.
• Perform investor capital activity processing including subscriptions, redemptions, and capital allocations.
• Perform Economic Allocation for different hedge fund structures.
• Review income allocations, management fees, and performance fees.

Reconciliation & Valuation

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of positions, trades, and cash balances with prime brokers and custodians.
• Validate security pricing and perform independent price verification (IPV).
• Investigate and resolve pricing and reconciliation discrepancies.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly financial reports and investor statements.
• Assist in preparing fund financial statements and regulatory reports.
• Support audit requests and documentation for internal and external audits.

Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls over fund accounting and valuation processes.
• Ensure compliance with fund accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Document procedures and support process improvements within the accounting workflow.

Required Qualifications:

• CA fresher is also considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in hedge fund accounting or fund administration.
• Knowledge of financial instruments including equities, derivatives, fixed income, and FX.
• Experience with portfolio accounting systems (e.g., Geneva, Advent, Bloomberg, Eagle, or similar).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

CSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.®

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CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers

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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.