This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 14 years
Location: Pune
JobType: full-time
Requirements
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager – Investment Accounting to join our dynamic Global Capability Center (GCC) supporting a leading BFSI organization. This role is pivotal in overseeing all aspects of investment accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting in a complex, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in investment accounting, a strategic mindset, and a strong track record of leadership within global financial institutions or captive centers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investment Accounting Oversight:
Lead and manage end-to-end investment accounting processes, including journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, valuations, and reporting for various investment instruments such as bonds, equities, derivatives, and alternative assets. - Team Leadership:
Supervise, mentor, and develop a high-performing investment accounting team. Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with global accounting standards and policies. - Financial Reporting & Compliance:
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of investment-related financial statements, schedules, and disclosures in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, or statutory requirements as applicable. - Stakeholder Management:
Act as a primary liaison between the GCC and onshore finance, investment, and audit teams. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and delivery. - Process Optimization & Automation:
Identify opportunities to streamline investment accounting processes through automation, system enhancements, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and control. - Audit & Risk Management:
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and addressing audit queries. Maintain robust controls and mitigate risk exposure related to investment operations. - System Implementation & Upgrades:
Lead or support system migrations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives related to investment accounting platforms (e.g., Eagle, SAP, Oracle, or other financial systems). - Regulatory & Management Reporting:
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of regulatory submissions and management reports concerning investment portfolios.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA, CA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
- 14+ years of progressive experience in investment accounting within the BFSI domain, preferably in a GCC or shared services setup.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS) as applicable to investment products.
- Strong understanding of investment instruments – fixed income, equity, derivatives, private placements, etc.
- Hands-on experience with investment accounting systems such as Eagle, PAM, SAP FAM, or similar platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and leading high-performing teams.