About the Role
A leading global accounting and advisory firm is seeking a Deputy Manager - Fund Accountant to join its Real Estate Services Industry Group (RESIG) team in Bengaluru or Mumbai. This is a role for a professional who thrives in a growing environment and is committed to delivering exceptional client service. As the second-largest real estate private fund administrator, the organization offers a full suite of financial products—from general accounting and tax planning to outsourced services and investor relations. The RESIG team has focused exclusively on medium- to large-sized funds across every real estate asset class for more than 20 years.
Key Responsibilities
Operations
- Maintain accountability for the team//'s work product.
- Act as the primary reviewer and quality assurance lead for all deliverables produced by the team.
- Ensure all client deliverables are submitted on time and meet established quality standards.
- Calculate, book, and review deal-wise fees, including Management, Incentive/Carry, and others as assigned.
- Prepare and review Financial Statements and Investor Reports, including capital calls, distribution schedules, and notices.
Client / CRM Satisfaction
- Engage effectively with assigned Clients/CRMs to build rapport and proactively manage expectations through calls and scheduled meetings.
- Ensure continuous focus and improvement in service quality across all assigned deliverables.
- Maintain required transparency and communication with Clients/CRMs.
- Strive to attain 100% client reference and recommendation rates.
People Management & Retention
- Mentor and foster leadership skills and best practices among team members.
- Manage a team of professionals to accomplish established goals, conduct personnel duties, and support achievement through SMART goal setting.
- Encourage and facilitate team communication and rapport building within and across offices.
- Build employee motivation and engagement through innovative programs.
- Manage career aspirations of staff and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- MBA (Finance) / CFA / CA or equivalent qualification.
- 6-8 years of work experience in Fund Accounting, with hands-on experience in Private Equity Funds.
- strong expertise in NAV calculation, waterfall models, IRR and financial reporting (all mandatory skills).
- In-depth domain knowledge of financial markets is mandatory.
Preferred / Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the Yardi application is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Excel is mandatory.
## What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with the second-largest real estate private fund administrator globally.
- Exposure to a wide range of real estate asset classes and complex financial products.
- A collaborative work environment with a focus on professional mentorship and career alignment.
