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AJAY BHARDWAJ

Jaipur

Summary

I'm a detail-oriented Fund Accountant with 3 years of hands-on experience in fund administration, portfolio accounting, and financial reporting. I've recently qualified as a CPA USA, bringing a robust foundation in US GAAP, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. My expertise includes NAV calculations, reconciliations, and the preparation of accurate financial statements for hedge and mutual funds.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Fund Accountant

Apex Fund Services
Bangalore
01.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Apex provides portfolio valuations, corporate secretarial administration, directorships and listing sponsorships
  • Prepared and reviewed financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery to clients and auditors
  • Accurately calculated and validated Net Asset Values (NAVs) for hedge funds and mutual funds on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
  • Performed comprehensive reconciliations of cash, positions, and trades between internal records and external custodians or prime brokers
  • Processed trade entries, income accruals, expense allocations, and corporate actions in fund accounting systems
  • Used Geneva (Advent) for portfolio accounting, transaction posting, pricing, and performance reporting
  • Retrieved and validated security pricing, interest rates, and market data using the Bloomberg Terminal to ensure accurate fund valuation
  • Coordinated with external auditors and internal teams to support audit processes and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Generated investor statements and financial performance summaries for fund
  • Apex provides portfolio valuations, corporate secretarial administration, directorships and listing sponsorships

Analyst

Wipro
Gurugram
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Maintained and updated fund structures, investor data, and capital accounts in Investran, ensuring accuracy across capital calls, distributions, and reallocations
  • Processed complex capital activity transactions including capital calls, distributions, management fees, and carried interest allocations
  • Recorded journal entries and maintained the general ledger in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
  • Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements, including footnote disclosures, in compliance with US GAAP, limited partnership agreements, and regulatory requirements
  • Drafted and reviewed footnotes for key accounting areas such as fair value measurement (ASC 820), commitments, related party transactions, and subsequent events
  • Reconciled bank, investment, and intercompany accounts; resolved discrepancies to ensure ledger integrity
  • Managed fund cash flows and performed cash forecasting for capital activity planning and liquidity needs
  • Supported investor onboarding and capital commitment tracking, including drawdowns, unfunded commitments, and IRR calculations
  • Liaised with external auditors, administrators, and internal stakeholders to coordinate audit processes, provide audit packs, and respond to audit queries
  • Streamlined reporting workflows in Investran, reducing turnaround time for investor reporting and financial close cycles
  • Ensured compliance with partnership agreements, fund terms, and accounting policies; proactively identified and resolved variances

Fund Accountant

Apex Fund Services
Bangalore
05.2022 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: Apex provides portfolio valuations, corporate secretarial administration, directorships and listing sponsorships
  • Maintained daily and monthly NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations for hedge funds, mutual funds, and private equity funds, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Utilized Geneva and Paxus for fund accounting processes including trade capture, pricing, reconciliations, and investor allocations
  • Conducted position, cash, and FX reconciliations using Bloomberg and custodian data, resolving breaks in a timely manner to meet tight reporting deadlines
  • Processed corporate actions, dividends, interest accruals, and fee calculations using automated feeds from Bloomberg and other market data sources
  • Posted journal entries, prepared financial statements, and ensured reporting in compliance with US GAAP and client requirements
  • Collaborated with auditors and internal teams during annual audits, preparing detailed audit packs and documentation
  • Supported onboarding and maintenance of new fund structures in Geneva/Paxus, including static data setup and system configuration
  • Monitored trade lifecycle from execution to settlement, ensuring timely booking and reconciliation of trades in Geneva
  • Participated in testing and rollout of system upgrades and automation tools to streamline fund accounting workflows
  • Mentored junior staff and assisted with training on fund accounting systems and daily procedures
  • Apex provides portfolio valuations, corporate secretarial administration, directorships and listing sponsorships

Education

Cost and Management Accountant -

ICMAI
Delhi, India
03.2021

Bachelor of Commerce -

Rajasthan University
Jaipur, Rajasthan
03.2019

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Exam Qualified -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
11.2024 - 08.2025

Skills

  • QuickBooks
  • Advent Geneva
  • Investran
  • Bloomberg Terminal
  • Advanced Excel
  • VLOOKUP
  • Pivot Tables
  • Macros
  • Power BI
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved error-free NAV calculations for 20 funds monthly.
  • Increased audit readiness speed by 25%, facilitating faster approvals.
  • Improved investor reporting efficiency, cutting processing time by 30%.
  • Managed portfolio accounting for $500 million assets, ensuring meticulous records.

Phone

+91, 7742338883

Timeline

Fund Accountant

Apex Fund Services
01.2025 - Current

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Exam Qualified -

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
11.2024 - 08.2025

Analyst

Wipro
03.2024 - 01.2025

Fund Accountant

Apex Fund Services
05.2022 - 02.2024

Cost and Management Accountant -

ICMAI

Bachelor of Commerce -

Rajasthan University

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