Finance & Accounts - Mutual Fund

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage AMC books of accounts and ensure timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closure.
• Prepare and review financial statements, schedules, MIS and management reports.
• Lead/coordinate statutory audit, internal audit and tax audit, including audit schedules, queries and closure of observations.
• Ensure timely compliance with Income Tax, TDS, GST, Companies Act, SEBI/AMFI and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review tax computations, tax provisions, TDS/GST reconciliations and statutory filings.
• Coordinate with tax consultants on assessments, notices and other tax matters.
• Manage bank, vendor, inter-company, tax and other financial reconciliations.
• Review AMC expenses, vendor invoices, payments, accruals and provisions with appropriate TDS and accounting treatment.
• Coordinate with RTA, Fund Accountant, Custodian and other service providers for finance-related matters and reconciliations.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly variance analysis.
• Monitor AMC operating costs, including scheme TER and BER, and support cost optimisation initiatives
• Provide financial analysis and support for business decisions.

Preparation of Management MIS and reporting.

• Monitor changes in accounting, taxation, SEBI/AMFI and other regulatory requirements and implement necessary changes.

KEY SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and reporting
• Working knowledge of SEBI/AMFI, Companies Act, Income Tax, TDS and GST
• Experience in statutory, internal and tax audits
• Strong reconciliation and financial control skills
• Knowledge of Mutual Fund/AMC accounting and operating processes
• Budgeting, forecasting and MIS/financial analysis
• Ability to coordinate with auditors, tax consultants and external service providers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet regulatory and financial reporting timelines
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial/accounting systems eg. Tally.

QUALIFICATION

• CA / CMA / MBA Finance / M.Com or equivalent qualification.