Head Operations & Finance/Accounts

The position is for Unifi Investment Management LLP (UIML). UIML is an IFSCA-registered Fund Management Entity based in GIFT City (wholly owned subsidiary of Unifi Capital). We currently manage and advise three investment funds across our GIFT City and offshore platforms.

We are looking for a Chartered Accountant to head the Operations and Finance & Accounts functions of the organisation. The role will be responsible for ensuring seamless fund operations, a strong governance and control framework and robust financial management while working closely with the senior management.

Key Responsibilities

* Head the end-to-end operations of the funds, including overseeing investor onboarding, KYC/AML, subscriptions, redemptions, and investor servicing.

* Coordinate with fund administrators, RTAs, custodians, banks, brokers, auditors, tax advisors and other service providers to ensure efficient fund operations.

* Oversee fund accounting, NAV validation, reconciliations, investor reporting and operational workflows.

* Ensure compliance with applicable IFSCA regulations, internal policies and reporting requirements, while maintaining a robust governance and operational control framework.

* Drive process excellence initiatives, including automation, digitisation and turnaround time (TAT) improvements.

* Drive governance, compliance alignment and operational controls across business processes.

* Head the Finance & Accounts function of the FME, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, banking, treasury, taxation, statutory audit and internal audit.

* Support the operational and regulatory setup of new funds, products and strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile

* Chartered Accountant with 8–10 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

* Strong understanding of fund operations, investor servicing, fund accounting and regulatory compliance.

* Excellent stakeholder management, process orientation and execution capabilities.

* Exposure to regulated fund structures (SEBI or IFSCA) would be an advantage.

Location: GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Ahmedabad)

Experience: 8–10 years

Qualification: Chartered Accountant (Mandatory)