Airavat Capital
Website:
airavatcap.com
Job details:
Employer: Airavat Capital Advisors LLP (www.airavatcap.com)
Sector: Investment Management – Public Equities
Job Location: Bengaluru
Publication Date: May 2026
Airavat Capital (“Airavat”) is an investment firm focused on tech-enabled businesses across Indian and global public equities with presence in Bengaluru and GIFT IFSC SEZ (GIFT City). Backed by patient capital and best-in-class alignment, the firm follows a conservative, research-oriented, private- investment-like approach across its two strategies – India and Global Technology. In India, the firm invests in technology or knowledge-backed companies that dominate a growing niche, usually in distribution-led or IP-led businesses. Globally, Airavat invests in companies in the SaaS (software as a service), digital infrastructure, hardware, payments and internet commerce sectors. Investors in Airavat’s funds include leading family offices in India and Southeast Asia.
We are seeking a Senior Associate / Senior Fund Accountant to join Airavat’s finance and accounts
function. This role reports to Airavat’s VP - Finance & Operations and offers a unique opportunity to
play a hands-on role in building and scaling the fund accounting and finance operations framework of
a fast-growing, globally oriented, niche alternative investment firm. The ideal candidate would be one
who: (a) would thrive in such an artisanal setting; (b) takes a long view on this opportunity; and (c) is
driven by a desire to excel at their craft.
Job Responsibilities
• Preparation/Review of fund management information including fund / investor-level NAV, portfolio and investment performance reporting, MIS finalization, and periodic financial reporting.
• Coordinate with the external fund accounting team for accounting of subscriptions, allotments, redemptions, distributions, NAV calculations and investor-level reporting.
• Oversee and manage the firm’s accounting, audit, tax and regulatory compliance processes, including coordination with auditors, tax advisors and other external service providers.
• Manage direct and indirect tax compliances including tax computations, GST/TDS filings, advance tax workings and payments, Income Tax filings and other statutory payments / filings.
• Support SEZ and GIFT City related compliances, filings and regulatory coordination applicable to the group and its entities.
• Coordinate with the investment team to facilitate trade execution, treasury management, cash flow tracking, corporate actions and compliances.
• Assist in preparation and review of financial statements, audit schedules, management reports and internal MIS for the funds and related entities.
• Work with the firm’s principals and advisors on strategic matters including fund structuring, evaluating new jurisdictions / opportunities, and tracking / responding to regulatory
developments.
Skills / Qualifications / Traits
• Chartered Accountants, MBA Finance, B.Com, or equivalent qualification with relevant experience in fund accounting, accounting, audit, finance operations, or financial reporting are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience for CA qualified candidates and minimum 5 years of relevant experience for non-CA candidates.
• Prior exposure to fund accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, tax compliances and finance operations would be preferred.
• Exposure to investment funds, financial services and/or cross-border transactions would be an added advantage.
• Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable working independently in a lean and entrepreneurial environment.
- Deeply interested in building a career in the investment management industry;
- A keen learner who does not fear approaching new and challenging financial problems;
- Meticulous, detail-oriented and able to go deep into financial calculations;
- Well-versed in MS Excel;
• Ability to work with a wide array of internal / external stakeholders (investment team, investors and their representatives, fund accountants, custodians, administrators, accounting / tax / legal
advisors, brokers etc.) to deliver compliance and operational outcomes.
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