Fund Accounting Lead/Controller- Private Equity Cognizant

About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational information technology services and consulting firm headquartered in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Teaneck, New Jersey, in the United States. Cognizant is listed on the NASDAQ-100 under the symbol CTSH.

Job Description

You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end Fund Accounting operations in the Private Equity sector. Your primary duties will include having an in-depth working knowledge of complex fund structures, waterfall computation, carry plans calculation, clawback accounting, Sub-close, Equalization, Rebalancing, and preferred return. You will also be involved in the preparation and review of Capital Calls and Distribution notices, determining net asset values, calculating fund performance metrics like IRR, TVPI, RVPI, and DVPI percentages. Additionally, you will be tasked with budgeting and allocating fund expenses, preparing reports, and reviewing Management fee workings. To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field. Having a CMA/CA Inter or being a Qualified CA/CMA will provide you with an advantage. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in Fund Accounting. Freshers are not eligible for this position. Working knowledge of Investran and/or Geneva is highly desirable. You should also have a good understanding of Private Equity fund structures, accounting principles, and regulatory requirements, as well as knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP accounting principles. This position is based in Hyderabad.,