CSC

Manager of Fund Accounting

CSC  •  Mumbai, IN (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Title: AVP 1

Location: Mumbai, Chennai

Work Mode: Hybrid

Shift: UK/US Shift

Introduction:

The Fund Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of fund accounting services for a portfolio of investment funds within a fund administration environment. The role includes end‑to‑end accountability for fund financial reporting, governance, and client service, while managing day‑to‑day accounting activities performed by the India team.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting Oversight

  • Maintain overall responsibility for accurate and timely delivery of NAVs, management accounts, investor reporting, and statutory financial statements.
  • Review and sign off on key deliverables prepared by the senior fund accountants / assistant managers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP) and regulatory requirements.

Team Management

  • Oversee day‑to‑day fund accounting activities performed by India team, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, NAV calculations, and investor allocations.
  • Set clear expectations, timelines, and quality standards and client deliverables.
  • Review error logs, identify root causes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with India teams.
  • Provide technical guidance, feedback, and training to India team preparers and reviewers.
  • Coordinate workload planning and capacity management with India managers.

Client & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary contact for CSC and clients on fund accounting matters.
  • Proactively manage client expectations regarding timelines, deliverables, and issues.
  • Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, depositaries, and other service providers.
  • Lead discussions on accounting matters, system changes, and service enhancements.

Governance & Controls

  • Maintain strong oversight of internal controls, checklists, and review frameworks.
  • Ensure issues are escalated appropriately and resolved within agreed timelines.
  • Monitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics relating to fund accounting delivery.

Process Improvement & Change

  • Drive process standardization and automation across India teams.
  • Support onboarding of new funds, transitions, and system migrations.
  • Participate in internal projects relating to operational efficiency and service model optimization.

People & Leadership

  • Manage and develop India based fund accountants.
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Foster strong collaboration with India teams.

Key Requirements:

  • Graduate / Postgraduate or similar (Preferably Accounting, Finance and Banking)
  • 10+ years of experience in fund accounting- private equity.
  • Strong experience in fund accounting within a fund administration environment.
  • Proven experience managing offshore or outsourced accounting teams.
  • Solid knowledge of alternative investment funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, Hedge Funds).
  • Having knowledge in Geneva will be an added advantage.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high‑volume fund structures.

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.®

Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other.

CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued.

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

We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging,

CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC.

We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.

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.

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About CSC

CSC is the world’s leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, specialized administration services to alternative asset managers across a range of fund strategies, transactions involving capital markets participants in both public and private markets, domain name system management and digital brand and fraud protection, and corporate tax software solutions. We are the trusted partner of choice for more than 90% of the Fortune 500®, more than 90% of the 100 Best Global Brands®, and more than 70% of the PEI 300. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, CSC prides itself on being privately held and professionally managed for more than 120 years. CSC has office locations and capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. We are a global company capable of doing business wherever our clients are—and we accomplish that by employing experts in every business we serve. We are the business behind business®.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
Year Founded
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