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MUFG

Global bank offering diversified financial services

Fund Accounting Team Leader - Fund Accounting

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in fund administration, fund accounting, private equity, or alternative investments.
  • Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, and net asset value production.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing management fee, carried interest, and other fund-related calculations.
  • Experience with investment accounting, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
  • Experience interpreting fund governing documents, partnership agreements, and offering memorandums.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong experience managing relationships with clients, auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Sound judgment, integrity, and professionalism.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Ability to handle complex situations and escalate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the delivery of fund administration and financial reporting services for private equity and other private market clients, including fund accounting, net asset value production, investor reporting, and operational activities.
  • Act as a key point of contact for clients, auditors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with fund governing documents and accounting standards and overseeing the review and development of team members.
  • Own accurate and timely net asset values and the quality and integrity of fund accounting and financial reporting deliverables across assigned client portfolios.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in private equity fund accounting and ensure consistent application of accounting principles, fund structures, and industry best practices.
  • Lead investor servicing and client relationship management as a trusted point of contact.
  • Oversee accounting and reporting for complex fund structures, consolidations, and investment transactions in compliance with governing agreements and applicable accounting standards.
  • Direct review and validation of management fee calculations, carried interest allocations, and distribution waterfall models for accuracy and compliance with fund documentation.
  • Drive process efficiency and continuous improvement to enhance service quality, scalability, and operational effectiveness.
  • Champion risk management and operational controls, promoting a strong control environment and adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate across client service, operations, technology, and other stakeholder groups to support service delivery and business objectives.
  • Oversee timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of fund accounting, financial reporting, and client service activities.
  • Oversee risk and control activities and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
  • Manage priorities, monitor deliverables, and address client requirements to ensure high-quality client service.
  • Promote quality assurance through review processes, controls, and continuous monitoring of deliverables.
  • Oversee cash reconciliation reviews and related controls, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of exceptions.
  • Champion process improvement and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and service quality.
  • Ensure service standards and business objectives are achieved across deliverables.
  • Encourage innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with global client service teams under established procedures to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
  • Build and maintain stakeholder relationships to support collaboration and successful business outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary operational lead for stakeholder engagement and service delivery across assigned client portfolios.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery across assigned teams and client relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and accountability.
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members and manage team capacity and resource allocation to meet business priorities, service levels, and operational objectives.
  • Serve as an escalation point for team members and resolve complex operational, technical, and client-related matters.
  • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture focused on service excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support across fund accounting, financial reporting, and fund administration activities.
  • Lead and develop a team of fund accounting professionals to drive performance, capability development, and growth.
  • Oversee and review team deliverables for accuracy, quality, and compliance with procedures, controls, and service standards.
  • Conduct performance reviews, establish development objectives, and provide regular feedback.
  • Manage team capacity, workload allocation, and priorities to meet client commitments efficiently and on time.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members.
  • Drive initiatives to improve team effectiveness, processes, and employee engagement.
  • Partner with senior leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
  • Identify, assess, manage, and mitigate operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
  • Oversee timely escalation, investigation, and resolution of control deficiencies, exceptions, and risk events.
  • Promote accountability, compliance, and risk awareness through leadership and governance practices.
  • Maintain a robust control environment through oversight of fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational processes.
  • Lead and coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution and remediation of audit findings.
  • Ensure compliance with fund governing documents, regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal policies across assigned client engagements.
  • Continuously enhance processes, controls, and governance frameworks to strengthen operational effectiveness and risk management.
  • Partner with stakeholders to achieve effective governance, risk management, and compliance across client portfolios.
  • Provide leadership and oversight on governance, risk, and control matters while supporting a strong risk culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fund accounting platforms such as Geneva, Investran, or Yardi.
  • A completed or in-progress professional accounting designation such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent.

About the Company

MUFG

Global bank offering diversified financial services

MUFG is a major global financial group that provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including commercial and trust banking, securities, credit cards, and asset management. Its products are delivered through a network of domestic and international banks, digital platforms, and financial advisers, offering loans, deposits, payments, investment services, and asset management. MUFG stands out due to its size and scale as one of the world’s largest financial groups, its diversified offerings across banking and securities, and its strong international presence (notably expanding in the U.S. after investing in Morgan Stanley in 2008). Its goal is to support economic growth worldwide by expanding its global footprint and promoting sustainable finance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
2006

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