Senior Associate-Fund Accounting

<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Acuity Analytics</b></p><p><b></b></p><b></b><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organisation helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with strong engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organisations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">For more information, visit </span><a href="http://www.acuityanalytics.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:120%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;">www.acuityanalytics.com</span></a></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><b><u><span style="color:#212529;">Basic Information</span></u></b></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><b>Position Title – </b>Senior Associate</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><span style="color:#000000;"><b>Experience Level – </b>5+</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Department – </span></b><span style="color:#000000;">Private Markets</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><b><span style="color:#000000;">Location – </span></b><span style="color:#000000;">Gurgaon/ Bangalore</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0.25in 0in 0in;line-height:normal;background-size:initial;"><b><span style="color:#212529;">Position reports to –</span></b><span style="color:#000000;"> Delivery Manager</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right:3pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p> </p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right:3pt;"><b>Role Summary</b> </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Support fund accounting, financial reporting, investor reporting, and operational activities across private equity funds, co-investment vehicles, SPVs, GP entities, and management companies. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Perform accounting, reconciliations, capital activity processing, and quarter-end close within a complex alternative investment environment. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Partner with finance, fund administration, audit, tax, compliance, and investor relations teams to ensure accurate reporting and operational excellence</p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:15pt;"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'Segoe UI', sans-serif;"> </span><b>Key Responsibilities</b> </p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Prepare and post journal entries independently using supporting schedules, transaction documentation, and bank statements. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Perform bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding reconciling items. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Review and process fund and management company invoices and validate expense allocations. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Record accruals, prepaid amortization, management fees, and other period-end accounting adjustments. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Track and record capital calls, distributions, commitments, and investor transactions. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Support Investran reconciliations and maintain integrity between accounting and reporting systems. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Perform end-to-end quarter-end and year-end close activities. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with reporting requirements. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Review financial statements for accuracy, tie-outs, cross-references, and presentation consistency. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Support preparation of investor reporting packages, capital account statements, and quarterly reporting deliverables. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Assist with regulatory, compliance, tax, and audit reporting requirements including standard reporting packages. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Manage investor queries, maintain reporting trackers, and support ad hoc accounting and operational project</p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.25in;"></p><p> </p><b>Required Experience</b> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>5+ years of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting, Fund Administration, Fund Operations, or Alternative Investments. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, partnership accounting, capital activity, and investor allocations. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Proven experience preparing journal entries independently using supporting documentation and bank statements. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Strong understanding of end-to-end quarter-end close and financial statement preparation. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Experience with reconciliations, expense allocations, accruals, and general ledger accounting. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Exposure to investor reporting, fund reporting, and audit support activities. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span> Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.</p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-right:3pt;"><b>Preferred Experience</b> </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span> Experience with Investran.</p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span> Exposure to flagship buyout funds, co-investment structures, SPVs, and management company accounting. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span> Experience supporting investor reporting and regulatory reporting requirements. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span> Experience working with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and investor relations teams. </p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;text-indent:-0.25in;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Symbol;">·<span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Exposure to process improvement and automation initiatives.</p><p></p><p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:3pt;margin-bottom:8pt;margin-left:0.5in;"></p><p> </p>