Alternative Ops Fund Accounting - Assistant Vice President

Own and review private equity fund accounting activities end-to-end, maintain client books and complex models (carry files / waterfall models), perform trial balance and general ledger reviews, and supervise a team while partnering closely with the Vice President.

What you will be responsible for

• Controls and governance: Adhere to AIS internal control procedures; maintain appropriate records of daily/monthly activity; support compliance/fiduciary reviews and audits as needed.
• Delivery management: Ensure monthly and quarterly client deliverables are met; monitor productivity and quality to achieve team targets and client SLAs.
• Accounting and financial reporting oversight: Review GLs, workpapers, financial statements and footnote disclosures; perform analytical reviews of investment and fund performance data; review/prepare fee calculations (management, annual, incentive).
• Investor activity and cash processes: Review/prepare capital calls, distributions, and bank reconciliations.
• Client service: Prepare client correspondence and handle client calls, complaints, questions, and queries.
• People leadership: Supervise and manage a team (noted as ~15–20 members); set goals, provide quarterly feedback, mentor team members, conduct performance appraisals, and support hiring decisions.
• Continuous improvement: Bring forward process improvement ideas; design process maps/SOPs/process documentation; collaborate with robotics and automation teams on automation initiatives.
• External coordination: Coordinate annual audit and tax return preparation with external accounting firms; review limited partnership agreements/offering memorandums and ensure operational/accounting compliance.
• Other: Support presentations to existing/prospective clients and complete special projects as requested.

Who we are looking for

• 10–15+ years of relevant experience in Private Equity accounting
• End-to-end Private Equity knowledge with strong understanding of operational functions in PE fund accounting.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work with senior stakeholders and clients.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong analytical/problem-solving capability; driven to meet deadlines.
• Proven supervisory/team leadership experience (3–4+ years managing/leading staff noted) and ability to mentor and develop talent.

Skills & Tools required

• Core (must-have): Private Equity fund accounting knowledge; Investran accounting; strong Microsoft Office capability (especially Excel); team handling/leadership.
• Analytical/automation tools (noted): Python and Power BI proficiency (in addition to Excel/Word) is listed.
• Accounting standards: Knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Systems (advantage): Working knowledge of Investran and/or Oracle.
• Commercial/operational acumen: Understanding of cost/budgets (officer level) and accountability for end-to-end outcomes across functions, business units, and locations.

Qualifications

• Graduate or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CWA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent; CA/CWA inter noted).
• Experience preparing general ledger and financial statements within financial services (Private Equity/Asset Management/Fund Administration).
• Private equity/real estate fund exposure, including complex fund structures, waterfall computation, and preferred return concepts.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Client and business relationship management capability.

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