Job Description
About Vivriti Group
Vivriti Group is a trailblazer in the mid-market lending space, offering customized debt solutions to mid-sized enterprises. The group operates through two core businesses:
• Vivriti Capital Limited: A systematically important Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC ND-SI) regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Vivriti Capital has disbursed over USD 3 billion to 300+ enterprise borrowers and holds a CRISIL rating of A+.
• Vivriti Asset Management: A fixed-income fund manager, managing multiple Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). With over USD 550 million in commitments from +00+ institutional and private contributors, Vivriti AMC has invested more than USD 600 million across +0+ entities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rGfHVlRX0A
Role Summary:
The Fund Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end accounting, financial reporting, NAV computation, and compliance for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) focused on debt investments under Category II and III. The role requires close coordination with internal teams (investment, compliance, operations, sales) and external stakeholders (custodians, auditors, fund administrators, and regulators).
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Accounting and NAV Computation
• Maintain books of accounts for Category II and III AIFs in accordance with IGAAP and SEBI AIF Regulations.
• Prepare and review periodic Net Asset Value (NAV) statements, unit capital statements, and investor-level NAVs.
• Account for all income, expenses, accruals, MTM, amortisation, and provisioning.
• Ensure correct treatment of upfront discount, redemption premium, accrued interest, and fair value gains/losses.
Investment and Portfolio Accounting
• Record debt transactions (NCDs, CPs, Securitised Debt, etc.) including trade date, settlement date, maturity, and cash flow schedules.
• Maintain accurate amortisation schedules for structured debt instruments and compute daily/periodic accruals.
• Track interest and principal repayments, and reconcile with bank/custodian.
• Perform MTM valuations and apply valuation guidelines as per SEBI norms and IBBI Valuation Rules where applicable.
Investor Reporting & Reconciliations
• Maintain unit registers, contribution and distribution statements, and investor-wise accounting ledgers.
• Generate investor capital account statements, trail income reports, fee workings, and waterfall distributions.
• Handle allocation of income, expenses, and management fees (based on class or series of investors).
• Ensure daily/periodic reconciliation between fund books, bank statements, custodian reports, and administrator records.
Compliance & Audit
• Ensure compliance with SEBI AIF regulations, Companies Act, and tax guidelines.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax advisors for audit, filings, and tax compliance (including pass-through provisions, TDS, etc.).
• Prepare financial statements of AIFs in line with IGAAP, and applicable AIF audit formats.
• Monitor leverage limits (especially for Cat III AIFs) and ensure proper disclosure and controls.
Fee and Expense Management
• Calculate and account for management fees, performance fees (hurdle, catch-up, etc.), custodian/admin charges, and other fund expenses.
• Apply correct fee structure per investor class/series and document support workings.
• Ensure expenses are within the expense cap defined under fund documents.
Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve fund accounting workflows and automate reconciliation, NAV, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to implementation or enhancement of fund accounting systems or ERP tools.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: CMA / MBA (Finance) /M.Com/B.Com
• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting (preferably with AIFs, PMS, mutual funds, or NBFCs).
• Experience handling Debt AIFs, structured credit instruments, and hybrid instruments.
• Familiarity with Cat III leveraged structures and NAV adjustments.
• Tools: Zoho Books, MS Excel (advanced)
Skills Required:
• Strong technical understanding of debt instruments and fund structures.
• Knowledge of AIF regulations, taxation (pass-through, withholding), and IGAAP.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple deliverables.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in an AMC or fund administrator handling Category II/III AIFs.
• Exposure to SEBI filings.
• Understanding of capital calls, drawdowns, distributions, and waterfall mechanisms.
Vivriti Group is a trailblazer in the mid-market lending space, offering customized debt solutions to mid-sized enterprises. The group operates through two core businesses:
• Vivriti Capital Limited: A systematically important Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC ND-SI) regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Vivriti Capital has disbursed over USD 3 billion to 300+ enterprise borrowers and holds a CRISIL rating of A+.
• Vivriti Asset Management: A fixed-income fund manager, managing multiple Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). With over USD 550 million in commitments from +00+ institutional and private contributors, Vivriti AMC has invested more than USD 600 million across +0+ entities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rGfHVlRX0A
Role Summary:
The Fund Accountant will be responsible for end-to-end accounting, financial reporting, NAV computation, and compliance for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) focused on debt investments under Category II and III. The role requires close coordination with internal teams (investment, compliance, operations, sales) and external stakeholders (custodians, auditors, fund administrators, and regulators).
Key Responsibilities:
Fund Accounting and NAV Computation
• Maintain books of accounts for Category II and III AIFs in accordance with IGAAP and SEBI AIF Regulations.
• Prepare and review periodic Net Asset Value (NAV) statements, unit capital statements, and investor-level NAVs.
• Account for all income, expenses, accruals, MTM, amortisation, and provisioning.
• Ensure correct treatment of upfront discount, redemption premium, accrued interest, and fair value gains/losses.
Investment and Portfolio Accounting
• Record debt transactions (NCDs, CPs, Securitised Debt, etc.) including trade date, settlement date, maturity, and cash flow schedules.
• Maintain accurate amortisation schedules for structured debt instruments and compute daily/periodic accruals.
• Track interest and principal repayments, and reconcile with bank/custodian.
• Perform MTM valuations and apply valuation guidelines as per SEBI norms and IBBI Valuation Rules where applicable.
Investor Reporting & Reconciliations
• Maintain unit registers, contribution and distribution statements, and investor-wise accounting ledgers.
• Generate investor capital account statements, trail income reports, fee workings, and waterfall distributions.
• Handle allocation of income, expenses, and management fees (based on class or series of investors).
• Ensure daily/periodic reconciliation between fund books, bank statements, custodian reports, and administrator records.
Compliance & Audit
• Ensure compliance with SEBI AIF regulations, Companies Act, and tax guidelines.
• Coordinate with statutory auditors, internal auditors, and tax advisors for audit, filings, and tax compliance (including pass-through provisions, TDS, etc.).
• Prepare financial statements of AIFs in line with IGAAP, and applicable AIF audit formats.
• Monitor leverage limits (especially for Cat III AIFs) and ensure proper disclosure and controls.
Fee and Expense Management
• Calculate and account for management fees, performance fees (hurdle, catch-up, etc.), custodian/admin charges, and other fund expenses.
• Apply correct fee structure per investor class/series and document support workings.
• Ensure expenses are within the expense cap defined under fund documents.
Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve fund accounting workflows and automate reconciliation, NAV, and reporting processes.
• Contribute to implementation or enhancement of fund accounting systems or ERP tools.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Education: CMA / MBA (Finance) /M.Com/B.Com
• Experience: 3–7 years of relevant experience in fund accounting (preferably with AIFs, PMS, mutual funds, or NBFCs).
• Experience handling Debt AIFs, structured credit instruments, and hybrid instruments.
• Familiarity with Cat III leveraged structures and NAV adjustments.
• Tools: Zoho Books, MS Excel (advanced)
Skills Required:
• Strong technical understanding of debt instruments and fund structures.
• Knowledge of AIF regulations, taxation (pass-through, withholding), and IGAAP.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple deliverables.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred:
• Prior experience in an AMC or fund administrator handling Category II/III AIFs.
• Exposure to SEBI filings.
• Understanding of capital calls, drawdowns, distributions, and waterfall mechanisms.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fund Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Chennai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.