RAHUL KUMAR
Audit Assurance | Fund Accounting | Process Improvement | Team Leadership
Pune
Summary
An assurance and fund accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in fund accounting and process improvement, expert in fund accounting and assurance. Key achievements include a 15% improvement in compliance reporting accuracy through innovative audit techniques at PwC and coordinating a fund accounting team managing assets exceeding $5 billion across over 30 international funds. Seeking a managerial position, where skills in fund accounting and process improvement will be leveraged to support the company's mission of enhancing client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Centre
11.2019 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements of mutual funds, Private equity funds, and real estate investment vehicles to ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and investor reporting standards.
- Led audit teams in applying tailored procedures to validate NAV calculations, test fund-level income and expenses, and assess valuation of real estate assets.
- Evaluated internal controls and financial disclosures for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with fund structures.
- Documented audit procedures in centralized systems, supporting transparency and regulatory readiness.
- Collaborated with finance, risk, IT, and operations to streamline fund workflows and enhance audit efficiency.
- Developed and managed audit budgets, ensuring timely delivery across multiple fund entities.
- Mentored team members and aligned performance goals with audit quality and client expectations.
- Managed end-to-end delivery of assurance projects, including planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
- Partnered with leadership to ensure audit quality, meet investor deadlines, and deliver actionable insights.
- Resolved client and team issues through proactive engagement and escalation where necessary.
- Improved compliance reporting accuracy by 15% through automation and audit innovation.
- Delivered three concurrent assurance projects with teams of 5–20, consistently meeting quality and timeline benchmarks.
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
08.2018 - 11.2019
- Reviewed monthly NAV packages and year-end financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance in coordination with clients and external auditors.
- Assessed fund activity and accounting treatments through regular interaction with clients and internal teams.
- Oversaw accounting review for new fund launches and conversions, ensuring proper setup and controls.
- Partnered with technology teams to resolve issues and enhance scalability of review processes.
- Participated in financial control initiatives and working groups to drive standardization and efficiency.
- Supported team development through coaching, recruiting, and performance feedback.
- Collaborated with global teams to resolve NAV-related queries and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Associate II
State Street Global Services
10.2017 - 08.2018
- Reviewed and prepared investor allocations for capital calls, distributions, and equalizations across complex fund structures.
- Partnered with Investor Relations to address investor queries and distribute capital activity notices with precision and timeliness.
- Oversaw NAV and distribution factor reviews, ensuring accuracy and adherence to fund terms and investor agreements.
- Supported onboarding and migration of new funds, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with private equity structures.
- Ensured SLA compliance and timely delivery of fund reporting, improving client satisfaction scores by 20% through enhanced reporting standards.
- Developed automated reporting solutions in Alteryx, increasing fund reporting accuracy by 10% and reducing manual effort.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex fund issues and improve scalability of operational processes.
- Participated in fund audits and investor reporting cycles, ensuring transparency and alignment with regulatory and investor expectations.
- Contributed to strategic initiatives focused on operational efficiency, investor experience, and system integration.
Senior Associate
Bank of New York Mellon India
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly NAV packs, including cash and position reconciliations, portfolio pricing, and income/expense accruals.
- Posted accruals and calculated partner/shareholder allocations in accordance with fund terms.
- Ensured accurate reflection of corporate actions in NAV and supported timely NAV delivery.
- Assisted in preparing interim and annual financial statements, including consolidated reports for multi-entity fund structures.
- Responded to client and auditor queries, supporting audit readiness and financial accuracy.
- Delivered NAV-related reports and maintained strong communication with fund participants.
- Supported ad hoc reporting and participated in special projects as needed.
- Ensured compliance with client SLAs and regulatory deadlines.
- Assisted in evaluating GAAP/IFRS implications for fund accounting practices.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
07.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
CCS University
07.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
- NAV Calculation
- Regulatory Reporting
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Bloomberg
- Team Growth
- Alteryx
- PowerPoint
- Monarch
- Audit
- MS office
- Operations management
- Employee performance evaluations
Accomplishments
- Awards and Recognitions at PwC, Achieved 9 awards at PwC including 1 Client Milestone Award and 6 Spot Awards.
- Awards at BNY Mellon, Received two WOW Awards and a Bravo Award for client deliverables at BNY Mellon.
- Client Migration Success, Successfully led client migration initiative at State Street, Hyderabad.
- Academic Achievement, Secured third rank in the Finance stream in the MBA batch 2013-15.
Timeline
Assistant Manager Assurance
PricewaterhouseCoopers Service Delivery Centre
11.2019 - Current
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
08.2018 - 11.2019
Associate II
State Street Global Services
10.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Business Administration -
Bharati Vidyapeeth University
07.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Associate
Bank of New York Mellon India
06.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
CCS University
07.2012 - 05.2015
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