r/Manager - Finance

Do you have what it takes to build India's most valuable startups?

With over 100,000 startups, there's no shortage of ideas in India—but the real challenge lies in spotting potential winners and shaping them into unicorns that will transform industries and deliver incredible returns.

At YourNest, we've been doing precisely that since 2012. With three funds totalling $100 million, we were the first to champion DeepTech startups in India. Our journey has set new benchmarks, and we consistently rank among India's top-performing early-stage venture capital funds.

We've built and scaled startups globally through our unique brand of 'nurture capital.' Our dynamic, committed team works hand-in-hand with founders to help them succeed.

Now, we're looking for an Asst.Manager/Manager - Finance,  someone with a keen eye for detail and a strong appreciation for the power of accuracy. A natural aptitude for numbers, exceptional quantitative skills, and a solid understanding of financial statements, regulations, and compliance requirements.

How does this role contribute?

As an Asst. Manager/Manager - Finance, you will handle Fund Accounting & Financial reporting, direct and indirect taxation compliances, SEBI compliances,  and return matrix/ KPIs calculations. You will also manage audit preparation, facilitate due diligence processes, and oversee the critical investor and portfolio documents.

What skills and mindset will help you succeed?

• Thrives on information and will act as a catalyst by providing the right information at the right time to support business functions.

• Can communicate simplify and customise the information requirements as per the nature of their relationship with the stakeholders

• Enjoys working on details and understanding the power of accuracy.

• Has aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

• Has a strong understanding of financial statements, regulations and compliances.

• Financial Reporting: Managing Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting across Alternative Investment Funds.

• Audit Closure: Using the repository of investor and portfolio data, preparing workings as per auditor's request.

• Compliances: Timely completion of SEBI quarterly/annual/adhoc filings, SEBI/RBI compliances on investment/divestments. Analysing new compliances impact and implement process for compliance.

• Investor Reporting: Preparing quarterly and annual Investor reports including, but not limited to, statement of accounts (SOA), unit statements, distribution letters and regular reporting that would be shared with current and prospective investors on the Fund's performance. Preparing replies for investor queries and requests.

• Return Matrix: Computation of Net Asset Value (NAV), Internal rate of return (IRR) & other matrices, namely DPI, RVPI, TVPI on regular basis.

• Expense Management and Reconciliation: Tracking fund expenses, management fees, and fund-level costs to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting and as per fund documents.

• Document Analysis & Compliance: Responsible for preparation, managing and analysing investor-related documents (PPM, Contribution Agreements, KYCs etc) and investment documents.

In a rapidly growing VC sector, YourNest stands out. We are pioneers in the early-stage VC space in India, constantly pushing boundaries and redefining what it means to be a venture capital firm. Here's why people love working with us:

• Learn: Collaborate with top investors, venture partners and industry experts.

• Unlearn: Embrace our unique 'unVC' approach—doing what's right, not what's expected.

• Relearn: Stay ahead by continually updating your knowledge in the fast-moving tech space.

• Build: Whether you're inspired to launch your own venture or aim to become a Partner, we give you the platform to grow.

• CA with 3-6 years of post-qualification experience managing financial reporting, compliances, and taxation. 

• Prior experience in PE/VC is a strong advantage.