Fund Services, FR Team Lead

CITCON

Team Lead in Fund Services at Citco responsible for financial statement preparation and client management. Leading a team and ensuring compliance with GAAP and IFRS in the asset management sector.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under limited supervision, prepare and review annual, semi-annual and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS, as required.
Lead assigned engagements including planning, budgeting, client relationship management and delegating to staff. Monitor and report out-of-scope time.
Ensure accuracy of footnote disclosures in accordance with accounting, reporting, and regulatory standards. Review legal documents governing the fund to ensure appropriate financial statement disclosure structure.
Present to or exchange information internally, with clients and outside auditors. Coordinate year-end financial statement process. Contribute to identifying, researching, and communicating recent authoritative pronouncements to CFS offices globally.
Identify errors or problems and independently investigate; recommend solutions to team members or managers.
Writing and/or reviewing various reports related to engagements. Prepare adhoc reports for the client upon request. Troubleshoot Fund Accounting issues. Attend meetings and training to enhance knowledge to be passed down to the Financial Reporting Staff and Senior Accountants.
Recognize and communicate potential opportunities for new clients as well as value added service enhancements for existing clients and management. Assist manager in preparing Request for Proposals for prospective clients.
Provide guidance to team members to motivate and help strengthen specific knowledge areas needed to accomplish team goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five to seven years of asset management accounting experience in either an Audit Firm, Hedge Fund, Hedge Fund Administrator or other financial institution where the accountant has gained financial products knowledge
Previous Financial Statement review and/or preparation experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, pronouncements specifically related to the alternative funds industry, is required
Advanced knowledge in complex derivatives
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
CPA, CA or other professional designation preferred
Ability to travel as necessary
Good communication and writing skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word
Proficient in navigating Bloomberg
Team oriented

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your wellbeing is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
We embrace diversity, prioritizing the hiring of people from diverse backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is a source of pride and strength, fostering innovation and mutual respect.
Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial Statement ReviewComplex Derivatives KnowledgeBudgetingClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsTeam OrientedProblem Solving

Certifications

CPACA