[Hiring] Fund Accounting Operations Analyst @Zensar

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Fund Accounting Operations Analyst with strong knowledge of fund accounting, investment operations, and client onboarding. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting hedge funds, private equity funds, or other alternative investment vehicles and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced financial services environment. The role requires accounting expertise, operational discipline, a process-improvement mindset, and an interest in using automation and AI to improve fund administration activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Fund Accounting and Operations
  • Maintain fund general ledgers and process journal entries.
  • Perform daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual NAV-related activities.
  • Prepare workpapers, financial reports, and supporting accounting schedules.
  • Execute cash, position, and transaction reconciliations.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
  • Calculate management fees, incentive fees, carried interest, and waterfall allocations.
  • Review and validate fund performance and valuation data.
• Investment and Fund Administration
  • Support hedge fund, private equity, and alternative investment structures.
  • Assist with security and investment valuations.
  • Perform trade lifecycle and investment accounting activities.
  • Coordinate with custodians, administrators, auditors, and portfolio managers.
  • Follow operational controls and applicable accounting policies.
• Client Onboarding and Conversion
  • Support or lead fund migration and onboarding activities for new clients.
  • Perform historical data conversion, validation, and reconciliation.
  • Reconcile data between legacy and target platforms.
  • Support UAT, parallel runs, transition activities, and issue resolution.
  • Prepare onboarding documentation and client communication materials.
• Process Improvement and Automation
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
  • Use AI and automation tools to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
  • Participate in digital transformation and workflow-enhancement initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and knowledge articles.
  • Partner with technology teams on automation and platform improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fund accounting or closely related investment accounting operations.
• Experience with journal entries, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of hedge funds, private equity, mutual funds, or alternative investments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large financial datasets.
• Clear communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Geneva, PCS, Investran, eFront, Allvue, Advent, or another fund accounting platform.
• Experience in a fund administration or asset-servicing environment.
• Exposure to client migrations, fund conversions, or new-client onboarding.
• Knowledge of AI, RPA, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or similar automation tools.
• CPA, CA, CFA, or an equivalent financial certification is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Flexible work arrangements and remote work options.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Company Description

At Zensar, we’re “experience-led everything”. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace.