Real Estate Private Equity Fund Accounting

Greetings from CES

We’re currently hiring for multiple levels – Analyst, Senior Analyst, Team Leader, Assistant Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager – in Real Estate Private Equity Fund Accounting, and I believe you could be a great fit.

We’re specifically seeking qualified Chartered Accountants with at least 3 years of recent experience in Real Estate Private Equity Fund Accounting.

I’d love to share more details about the opportunity and learn about your background. Are you available for a quick call? I’m happy to coordinate a time or answer any questions you may have.

Shift Timings: 3:00 PM IST to 12:00 AM IST

Job Title: Analyst//Senior Analyst//Team Leader//AM/Manager//Senior Manager - Real Estate Private Equity Fund Accounting

Location: Hyderabad/Chennai/Vizag

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Real Estate Private Equity Fund Accounting to support the accounting and financial reporting operations of our real estate private equity funds. This role will be responsible for managing daily accounting tasks, assisting in quarterly reporting, and supporting annual audit and tax compliance across multiple entities and fund structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in US GAAP and fair value fund accounting, excellent Excel skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience with real estate investment platforms.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to support the accounting and financial reporting operations of our real estate private equity funds. This role will be responsible for managing daily accounting tasks, assisting in quarterly reporting, and supporting annual audit and tax compliance across multiple entities and fund structures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in US GAAP and fair value fund accounting, excellent Excel skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as experience with real estate investment platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting and Reporting:

• Work with accounting team in the U.S. and third-party fund administrator on bookkeeping and related tasks, including but not limited to, record daily cash transactions, prepare monthly bank reconciliations, code invoices in AP system, record journal entries in accounting software, to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of accounting record.
• Support day-to-day accounting operations for multiple fund entities, including but not limited to, prepare cash flow projections, fee calculations, capital call and capital distribution schedules as needed. Assist with initiating wire transfers as needed.
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual closing workbook, financial statements, and capital statements.
• Organize and maintain accounting documents and data.
• Perform ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the core accounting team based in the U.S.
• Provide guidance and training to local senior and junior staff.
• Participate in communications with and provide documents to external service providers, including fund administrators, auditors, and tax preparers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent professional credential preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally within real estate private equity.
• Prior work experience collaborating with U.S. accounting team preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (e.g., MRI, Avid, Juniper Square, or similar applications).

I hope you have a great day,