Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Ltd - Financial Controller

Kerala Infrastructure Fund Management Limited


Date: 1 day ago
City: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Contract type: Full time
Financial Controller

Job Description

Financial Controller is a senior finance professional responsible for overseeing accounting operations, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage fund accounting and management company accounting.
  • Lead Investor Relations, HR and Administration.
  • Supervise monthly and quarterly closes, financial statements, and NAV reporting.
  • Maintain capital accounts, carry calculations, and management fee accruals.
  • Ensure compliance with international and local tax regulations.
  • Coordinate with auditors, fund administrators, and external tax advisors.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls and audit readiness.
  • Oversee payroll, expense policies, vendor payments, etc., for the management company.

Educational Qualification

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Economics.
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification (strongly preferred or required).
  • MBA in Finance (optional but 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.
  • Prior experience in fund accounting, investment management, private equity, or venture capital environment (3+ years preferred).
  • Familiarity with Limited Partnership structures, AIF regulations, valuation standards, and investment lifecycle.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical accounting knowledge (IND-AS/US GAAP).
  • Proficiency in Excel, accounting systems (e.g., Tally, Zoho, QuickBooks, etc).
  • Familiarity with fund administration platforms and waterfall calculations.
  • High level of attention to detail and organizational discipline.
  • Strong understanding of investment structures, capital calls, and distributions.
  • Good stakeholder management, especially with LPs and auditors.
  • Problem-solving mindset with ability to improve processes and controls.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) or Managing Director.

May supervise a team of Fund Accountants, AP/AR officers, and Finance Associates.

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