Senior Associate - Fund Accounting

Basic information

Position Title

Associate / Senior Associate

Experience Level

1-5 Years

Department

Private Markets

Location

Gurgaon/ Bangalore/ Pune

Organizational relationships

Position reports to

Delivery Manager/ Assistant Director/ Associate Director

Job Purpose

Acuity is currently looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who have strong leadership, organizational and teamwork skills for its Private Markets team based in Gurgaon.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare advanced reports on client’s investment strategy, their PE funds, the portfolio companies and overall economy / market scenario
• Develop deep understanding of Fund level, GP Level IFRS/GAAP reporting
• Conduct primary research from industry sources and secondary research
• Prepare bespoke write-ups to capture the portfolio Headwinds/Tailwinds
• Capture fund valuation data such as investment cost, realized / unrealized value, gross / net multiple, gross / net IRR and financial KPIs such as revenue, EBITDA, net debt etc.
• Capture PE fund performance such as multiples and IRRs; Tracking portfolio company Valuation changes.
• Meeting project timelines and quality of deliverables in a manner to ensure “high client satisfaction”
• Conducting quality control check of the outgoing reports / packs
• Engaging client independently on calls and e-mails
• Other responsibilities include: o Scoping the new projects, structuring deliverables/new research products
• Demonstrating strength and experience in client / requester relationship building and management, information / knowledge needs assessment
  
  

• MBA/ CFA/ CA
• Knowledge and understanding of Private Equity and Fund of Funds
• Knowledge of databases including CapIQ, Preqin is an added advantage
• Ability to take complete ownership and deliver the projects as per client requirements and timeline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with high-quality project-level conversations with all stake holders across time zones
• Should be able to work independently, with minimal guidance and support
• Prior experience in handling clients directly through calls / mails