Job Description

Group Company:

Acuity Analytics (the trading name of Acuity Knowledge Partners) is a global, tech-first organization helping financial institutions and corporates make better decisions through research, data, analytics and AI-enabled solutions. We combine deep financial services expertise with robust engineering, digital and AI capabilities to solve complex, real-world problems.

With a team of 7,200+ analysts, data specialists and technologists across 28 locations, we work with more than 800 organizations worldwide to drive efficiency, unlock insight and deliver measurable impact. Our success is built on the strength of our people—by investing in talent, encouraging collaboration and creating room to grow, we enable our teams to do their best work for clients.

Acuity became an independent business in 2019 following its acquisition from Moody’s Corporation by Equistone Partners Europe. In 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake, with Equistone remaining a minority investor—supporting our continued growth and innovation.

For more information, visit www.acuityanalytics.com

Designation: Associate

Office Location: Gurgaon

Position description:

The job role is in the Private Markets division at Acuity, one of the fastest growing segments within the firm. This opportunity is ideal for a private equity /investment banking / strategy consulting professional who is interested in working with leading global private equity funds and corporations

Primary Responsibilities:

- Support the preparation of periodic financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations, Statement of Changes in Equity, Cash Flow Statement, and related disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.





- Assist in preparing financial statements supporting schedules, lead schedules, reconciliations, and audit-ready working papers to ensure completeness and accuracy.

- Perform General Ledger (GL) reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to identify and resolve accounting exceptions.

- Assist in the calculation and review of management fees, incentive/carried interest allocations, and related supporting schedules in accordance with fund governing documents.

- Support regulatory and statutory reporting requirements by preparing schedules, data packs, and supporting documentation.

- Perform analytical reviews and tie-outs between financial statements, supporting schedules, trial balance, and underlying accounting records.

- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, auditors, and onshore teams to address queries and provide supporting documentation during financial reporting and audit cycles.

Additional Responsibilities:

- MBA (Finance), CFA (Level I/II), CA (Inter), or an equivalent qualification with a strong academic background in Accounting and Finance.

- Strong conceptual understanding of financial accounting, financial statement preparation, and accounting principles.

- Familiarity with Private Equity, Private Credit, or Alternative Investment Fund structures will be an added advantage.





- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. Exposure to accounting or ERP systems will be an advantage.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and a control-oriented mindset.

- Ability to interpret financial data, perform reconciliations, and investigate variances logically.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.

- Demonstrates a high learning agility, ownership mindset, and the ability to work in a deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.

- Good to have: Knowledge of AI capabilities and practical business applications is a plus.

Professional attitude with a willingness to continuously develop technical knowledge in fund accounting, financial reporting, and investment operations.

Acuity Analytics has earned several prestigious industry recognitions, including Great Place to Work® certifications in India and Costa Rica, AVTAR Best Companies for Women in India, the AVTAR Most Inclusive Companies Index, and Silver accreditation in the Workplace Equality Index. These accolades reflect our commitment to building an inclusive, supportive and high-performance workplace for our people. Learn more here.

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Job Snapshot

Job ID

JOB_8264

Department

Private Markets

Location

Udyog Vihar Phase II, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Experience

4 - 7 Years

Employee Type

Permanent

📌 Associate (Gurugram)
🏢 Acuity Knowledge Partners
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