Alternatives Fund Accountant – Hedge Funds/Private Equity

SS&C Technologies

. Deliver fund accounting services across multiple fund types and structures, including standalone funds, master/feeder structures, Cayman and Delaware domiciled funds, UCITS, and alternative investment structures .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund accounting services across various fund types and structures, with strong capabilities in managing complex close cycles, accruals, and valuations. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior financial stakeholders and maintain rigorous accounting standards.

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Fund AccountingAdvent GenevaComplex Fund Structures ManagementAccounting JudgementCPA

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Hard Skills

Accrual AccountingFee CalculationsValuationDerivatives AccountingFinancial Statement PresentationClose Cycle ManagementTrial Balance ReconciliationForeign Exchange TreatmentBenchmark ReturnsCapital Activity

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsConsultative MindsetAttention to ControlOwnership

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Fund TypesMaster/Feeder StructuresCayman FundsDelaware FundsUCITSAlternative Investment StructuresOperational CalendarsService-Level AgreementsInvestor AccountingClient Onboarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver fund accounting services across multiple fund types and structures, including standalone funds, master/feeder structures, Cayman and Delaware domiciled funds, UCITS, and alternative investment structures
Execute and manage daily, monthly, and quarterly close cycles, including preliminary/estimated closes, final closes, closed-period accounting, and subsequent-period adjustments
Own accrual and expense accounting, fee calculations and postings, high-water marks, hurdle rates, benchmark returns, retained earnings, capital activity, bank debt, complex instruments, valuation, and foreign exchange treatment
Apply accounting judgement to derivatives, swaps, Open Trade Equity (OTE), offsets, tolerances, threshold agreements, chart of accounts alignment, and financial statement presentation
Maintain cash, position, profit and loss, OTE, trial balance, market value versus cost, tax lot, and valuation reconciliations
Identify and escalate issues with potential reporting or allocation impact
Support client onboarding and solution design by gathering requirements, contributing to system configuration, participating in testing and walkthroughs, and handing over to steady-state delivery
Operate according to service-level agreements, operational calendars, and runbooks; refine documentation and standardize repeatable processes
Collaborate with investor accounting and allocations teams to provide accounting context and ensure consistent understanding of fund-level outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–10+ years’ experience in fund accounting, fund control, or managed operations
Strong experience with Advent Geneva or equivalent fund accounting platforms
Proven ability to manage complex fund structures and multiple close cycles
Strong accounting judgement across accruals, fees, valuation, derivatives, and period close
Comfortable engaging with client Fund Controllers, Chief Financial Officers, and senior operations teams
Consultative mindset with strong ownership, communication skills, and attention to control
CPA preferred (or equivalent accounting qualification)