Team Lead

Job Description About Us WHY Linedata Linedata is an award-winning software solutions company. We believe finance matters to our society as much as energy to life and fueling financial transformation is vital for development and leadership. We Humanize Technology We are passionate experts who provide investment management and credit communities with innovative, user-friendly products which help their businesses grow in over 50 countries Our environment is international, ego-free and relaxed. We believe in building confidence through giving clear responsibilities to our team members and managing to given goals and targets. We celebrate success and we enjoy each other's company We employ more than 1350 employees representing 40 nationalities spread throughout our offices in 14 countries. We believe in mobility, diversity & teamwork. Our mission is to continue to find new ways to create and build flexible, mission-critical software and services and to stay on the cutting edge of the financial software space. JOIN THE MOVEMENT We provide the investment management and credit communities with an innovative, user-friendly suite of products that, through detailed market and client insights, help their business to grow in over 50 countries. We are transforming the financial services community which is in constant evolution. With our agility, we make technology simple & accessible for our users. Let's work together to achieve the best solutions for our clients. Commitment to Diversity We recognize, celebrate, and seek to increase diversity across our organization. Diversity is an asset to organizations and is linked to better performance. It is an integral part of how we do business and imperative to our success. As an international Group, we also believe that our people need to reflect our clients and local communities. Linedata is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Job Description Background of role: As a Team Lead in Fund Accounting for Private Credit, you will manage a team responsible for loan-level accounting, interest accruals, portfolio activity, and investor reporting for private credit and direct lending funds. You will oversee accurate execution of loan servicing, credit facility activity, and fund financial reporting while mentoring junior staff and driving operational excellence. Position Responsibilities The role will involve the following critical activities: - Supervise preparation and review of fund financial statements, loan schedules, NAVs, and investor capital account summaries. - Review journal entries, loan-level accruals, amortization schedules, and general ledger maintenance. - Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and Private Creditspecific accounting policies. - Oversee calculation of management fees, performance fees, carried interest, and fund operating expenses. - Review monthly/quarterly valuation of loans, including interest PIK accruals, OID amortization, prepayment calculations, and impairment assessments. - Oversee daily/periodic loan servicing activities such as interest accruals, cash movements, repayments, drawdowns, and roll-forwards. - Review credit facility accounting (revolvers, term loans, subscription lines, and leverage facilities). - Monitor covenant compliance tracking and SOFR/LIBOR updates for floating-rate loans. - Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of loan investment data, pricing, and valuation inputs. - Lead preparation and review of investor statements, capital account allocations, and performance reporting. - Oversee capital calls, distributions, equalizations, and allocation of income, fees, and expenses. - Maintain and review investor capital accounts, waterfall models, and performance calculations. - Liaise with investor relations teams and respond to investor queries. - Manage, guide, and mentor a team of analysts and senior associates. - Delegate tasks effectively, set priorities, and track delivery against KPIs. - Conduct training and development sessions to enhance team capabilities. - Drive process automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements. - Ensure strong internal controls and issue remediation plans. - Coordinate with auditors, fund administrators, and internal control teams during audits. - Ensure all documentation, checklists, and reconciliations meet compliance requirements. - Identify and mitigate operational risks proactively. Job Requirement Must Have - Qualified Accountant or equivalent. - CA with 4+ years experience in Fund Accounting OR MBA (Finance) with 6+ years experience. - Strong understanding of fund accounting principles including NAV calculation, income accruals, loan valuation, amortization (OID/Premium/Discount), and pricing. - Experience in Private Credit / Direct Lending / Loan Accounting (Term Loans, Mezzanine, Senior Secured Loans, Revolvers). - Ability to compute and review interest accruals, PIK interest, commitment fees, prepayment penalties, and amortization schedules. - Experience with accounting tools, general ledger systems, loan servicing platforms. - Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. - Strong MS Office skills. - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Advantageous Skills - Experience with WSO, eFront, Investran, Geneva, or similar systems. - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, basic macros). - Strong analytical, leadership, and organizational abilities. Experience managing multiple deliverables in a deadline-driven environment