Finance Manager

Job Description – Manager Finance

Venture Capital Fund / Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

Position: Manager – Finance

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: New Delhi

Experience

Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 4–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Venture Capital, Private Equity, AIFs, Financial Services, Startups, or Consulting firms.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional to join our Venture Capital Fund team. The role will primarily focus on fund finance operations, regulatory and compliance management, MIS reporting, portfolio monitoring, financial analysis, and supporting strategic finance initiatives. The candidate will work closely with the CFO to ensure smooth financial and operational management of the Fund and portfolio companies.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance & Regulatory Management

· Manage compliance requirements applicable to SEBI-registered AIFs and related entities.

· Coordinate with auditors, consultants, custodians, bankers, and legal advisors.

· Support periodic regulatory filings, investor reporting, and statutory compliances.

· Monitor compliance with fund documents, investment limits, drawdowns, and reporting obligations.

· Maintain compliance trackers, records, and documentation to ensure timely closure of action items and regulatory submissions.

· Coordinate with the Chief Compliance Officer for escalation of key compliance matters, regulatory observations, and risk areas requiring management attention.

· All compliance activities, filings, and reports are subject to final review and oversight by the Chief Compliance Officer prior to submission or closure.

Audit, Taxation & Legal Coordination

· Work closely with the CFO in managing statutory, tax, and fund audits for the Fund, AMC, and related entities.

· Coordinate with auditors, tax consultants, and advisors for timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliances.

· Maintain audit, tax, and compliance records/documentation in an organized manner.

· Support the legal team in managing agreements, legal documentation, due diligence requirements, and coordination with external counsels.

Financial Reporting & MIS

· Assist in periodic MIS reports, fund performance reports, cash flow statements, and portfolio summaries.

· Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, NAV workings, and investor reports.

Portfolio Monitoring & Analysis

· Work closely with the CFO in monitoring and analyzing the financial and operational performance of portfolio companies.

· Support collation, review, and analysis of financial data, MIS, valuation-related information, and operational metrics of portfolio companies.

· Assist the CFO in preparation of portfolio review reports, investor updates, performance dashboards, and internal analytical presentations.

· Maintain and manage a centralized data repository for portfolio company information, financial records, compliance documents, investment data, and reporting trackers.

· Coordinate with portfolio companies for timely collection of financial statements, operational updates, budgets, and other information required for monitoring and reporting purposes.

· Support tracking of portfolio-level KPIs, investment performance, follow-on requirements, and key developments for management review

Desired Skills & Competencies

· Strong understanding of accounting, financial analysis, and fund operations.

· Working knowledge of SEBI AIF regulations and compliance framework.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and MIS reporting.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

· High attention to detail and execution capability.

Preferred Background

· Experience in Venture Capital / PE Funds / AIFs / Investment Banking / Financial Advisory preferred.

· Exposure to portfolio monitoring, fund accounting, or transaction support would be an added advantage.

Qualification

· Chartered Accountant (CA) – Mandatory

· 4–5 years of post-qualification experience