fund accounting

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 200000 - Rs 1500000 (ie INR 2-15 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: chennai

JobType: full-time

As a Fund Accounting Professional, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and operational support for investment funds. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in fund accounting who is eager to work in a detail-oriented, process-driven environment while gaining exposure to complex fund events such as mergers and stock splits. Based in Chennai, this full-time position offers an opportunity to build strong expertise in the financial services domain while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across fund operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day fund accounting activities including NAV calculation, portfolio valuation, and reconciliation of cash and securities
• Handle accounting and processing of corporate actions such as fund mergers, stock splits, dividends, and reclassifications
• Ensure accurate booking of investment transactions, income accruals, expenses, and capital activities
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned funds
• Prepare and review fund financial statements and reports in accordance with regulatory and accounting standards
• Coordinate with custodians, transfer agents, and internal operations teams to resolve breaks and discrepancies
• Maintain fund records, schedules, and documentation with strong audit readiness
• Assist in implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control
• Support internal and external audits by providing required data, explanations, and reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance requirements, and service-level agreements

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in fund accounting or a related financial services role
• Strong understanding of fund accounting concepts, including NAV calculation and portfolio accounting
• Practical exposure to fund mergers, stock splits, and corporate actions
• Good knowledge of financial instruments such as equities, bonds, and mutual funds
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Familiarity with accounting systems, fund accounting platforms, and Excel-based reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to evolving fund structures and regulations