CA - Accounts & Taxation

About Aarii Ventures:

Aarii Ventures stands as a distinguished Investment Office of the Kothari Family, strategically positioned with exposure to private enterprises encompassing startups, pre-IPO companies, and publicly listed enterprises through direct investments as well as through Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Our diversified approach also extends through various other avenues, including Private Equity Funds and Venture Capital Funds, with a unique role as a Limited Partner (LP). Operating seamlessly across the dynamic markets of India and the UAE, we epitomize professionalism in sculpting and navigating diverse investment landscapes.

Aarii Ventures efficiently oversees the proprietary capital of the esteemed Kothari family, owners of the RSBL and Augmont Group — leaders in India's bullion industry, boasting a turnover surpassing $7 billion. Leveraging extensive networks within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Aarii Ventures excels in investing across a diverse spectrum of asset classes with precision and expertise.

Aurrevia, a group company, is a Category III Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) registered with SEBI

that seeks to generate consistent returns through a combination of active trading strategies and

long-term investments.

Aarii Ventures, the investment office of the Kothari Family, is recognised by Inc42 (2025) as one of

the Top 10 Most Active Family Offices in India.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Chartered Accountant (CA) with strong technical grounding and a growth mindset to anchor the accounting and compliance framework for our Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) and associated internal entities of the founder.

This role sits at the core of financial governance, interfacing with auditors, managing statutory compliance, overseeing fund-level accounting coordination, and ensuring institutional-grade financial discipline across the platform.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, structured, and eager to build deep expertise in fund accounting and alternative investment structures.

Responsibilities:

1.Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

•Liaise with statutory auditors and tax consultants

•Manage audit schedules, documentation, and query resolution

•Oversee GST compliance, filings, and reconciliations

•Monitor TDS compliance, filings, and related reporting

2.Internal Accounting & Controls

•Maintain books of accounts for AIF and internal group entities

•Oversee invoicing, expense accounting, and inter-company reconciliations

•Manage accounts payable and receivable processes

•Track management fee income, advisory income, and expense allocations

•Ensure robust internal financial controls and documentation standards

•Filing of Income Tax Returns

3. Banking & Treasury Coordination

•Monitor fund and entity bank accounts

•Track fund inflows/outflows and maintain liquidity visibility

•Support treasury planning and cash flow forecasting

4. Process Improvement & Institutionalization

•Streamline accounting workflows

•Strengthen documentation and audit readiness

•Support automation initiatives for compliance tracking

•Build scalable processes aligned with institutional growth

5. AIF Accounting & Fund Oversight

•Coordinate with the external Fund Accounting Agency for NAV review and validation

•Track capital calls, drawdowns, distributions, management fees, and carry calculations

•Reconcile fund-level books with the custodian and bank statements

•Review investor allocation workings and financial statements

•Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports.

Candidate Profile:

•Qualified Chartered Accountant

•1–4 years of post-qualification experience (flexible for the right candidate)

•Experience in AIF, fund accounting, NBFC, wealth management, or financial services preferred

•Prior exposure to AIF structures is a strong value-add

•Strong understanding of GST, TDS, and Companies Act compliance

•Working knowledge of accounting software (Tally / Zoho / ERP systems)

•High ownership mindset and strong attention to detail

Competencies

•Structured and process-driven thinking

•Strong reconciliation and analytical skills

•Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders (auditors, fund accountants, compliance advisors)

•Learning agility and willingness to build domain expertise in alternative investments

•High integrity and confidentiality standards

What This Role Offers

•Exposure to institutional alternative investment structures

•Direct interaction with fund accounting and regulatory frameworks

•Opportunity to grow with a scaling investment fund

•High learning velocity across compliance, treasury, and fund operations

Location: Onsite - Lower Parel, Mumbai