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Anurag Das

Chartered Accountant, Diploma In IFRS, BCom
London

Summary

Highly motivated Chartered Accountant with over 4 years of professional experience in financial reporting and auditing, specializing in private equity fund accounting and administration. Proficient in UK and LUX GAAP, refined skills through diverse fund accounting roles and collaborations with Big 4 firms, acquiring in-depth knowledge of audit processes and regulatory compliance. Effective planner with excellent communication, investor relations, analytical, and time management skills. Seeking an opportunity to further utilize skills in a commercially minded and analytical role within the industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Fund Accountant

NEO Investment Partners
4 2024 - Current
  • Finalise management information (accounts, budget and cashflow management) for LLP and Private-equity funds
  • Evaluate and finalize quarterly and annual audited fund reports
  • Manages financial reporting and compliance for complex group structures, including GP, co-invest, Hold-cos, and pass-through entities
  • Assist in quarterly investment valuations, calculating investor returns and carried interest waterfalls
  • Prepare quarterly reports with narratives explaining asset and fund performances
  • Review annual accounts and tax forms of offshore entities (Luxembourg) prepared by fund administrators
  • Oversee circulation of fund drawdowns and distributions notices to Investors
  • Review corporate tax returns, UK VAT returns, P11Ds, PSA and K1s ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Manage cash flow forecasts, supervise payment runs and handle FX transactions
  • Coordinate with auditors and external advisors to facilitate year-end audits and resolve issues.

Fund Accountant (Private Equity)

Langham Hall
05.2023 - 02.2024

Led team of 6 members in delivering management accounts and quarterly financial statements for private equity firms

  • Supervised bank debt covenant reporting, quarterly NAVs, cashflow forecasting, and treasury activities
  • Provided supplementary financial analysis - such as Performance attribution, cashflow analysis and ratio analysis as part of management accounts for better insights
  • Conducted carry waterfall workings and management fee calculations, ensuring accurate and timely execution
  • Addressed investor queries, providing detailed and accurate responses
  • Developed internal procedures, process notes and SOPs and contributed to process improvements
  • Provided insightful reviews to Systems/ IT team for improvising custom built software which will automate, integrate and streamline processes
  • Drove team planning, monitored deadlines, resolved team conflicts, conducted timely performance reviews, provided feedback and imparted training
  • Managed client portfolios, cultivating strong relationships by implementing and enforcing policies, procedures, and checklists
  • Directed team to resolve Investor queries and handling interim audit requests
  • Reviewed current processes and suggested improvements to enhance efficiency

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG (India)
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Supervised team in execution of audit planning phase for private equity funds
  • Cultivated and sustained productive relationships with key counterparts within engagement team and clients.

Audit Senior (UK Clients)

EY (India)
12.2019 - 02.2023
  • Audit Senior (III) worked in audit department at EY for asset management companies including private equity funds and real estate funds, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards
  • Managed and ensured quality performance of multiple audit teams simultaneously from planning to completion of audit
  • Prepared audit plans and strategies, tailoring audit procedures to address specific risks associated with private equity and real estate funds
  • Executed substantive auditing procedures, applied data-driven audit procedures and reviewed financial statements
  • Obtained understanding of client's business and perform risk assessment procedures to identify risks and their potential effect on financial statements
  • Used several data analytics tools for testing Revenue, Accounts Receivable, Cash and Journal Entry Testing
  • Ensured adherence to IFRS or UK GAAP disclosure requirements within financial statements
  • Reviewed and analysed financial statements, performing substantive testing and analytical procedures to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement
  • Coordinated with clients' CFOs, financial controllers, and legal counsel to facilitate smooth audit processes and address issues
  • Prepared detailed audit reports and communicated findings and recommendations to senior management and clients.

Analyst- Deal Advisory

KPMG (India-FTC)
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Assisted in creation of reports for Award, Termination, Director Compensation, Company and General Policy
  • Creating entries in database for Deal Advisory.

Education

Diploma in International Financial Reporting -

ACCA
06.2023 - 12.2023

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI
India
04.2001 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

DCAC College- University of Delhi
01.2011 - 04.2014

Skills

Strong communication

Timeline

Diploma in International Financial Reporting -

ACCA
06.2023 - 12.2023

Fund Accountant (Private Equity)

Langham Hall
05.2023 - 02.2024

Audit Assistant Manager

KPMG (India)
02.2023 - 03.2023

Audit Senior (UK Clients)

EY (India)
12.2019 - 02.2023

Analyst- Deal Advisory

KPMG (India-FTC)
11.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

DCAC College- University of Delhi
01.2011 - 04.2014

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI
04.2001 - 05.2019

Fund Accountant

NEO Investment Partners
4 2024 - Current

Internship

  • 2014, 2017, In the initial two years of internship, worked for Internal audit assignments within the news publishing and textile industries. Led the preparation of SOPs, process maps, conducted root cause analysis and proposed alternate controls to address identified gaps. Prepared Internal Audit reports featuring detailed findings and provided strategic made recommendations for process improvement
  • 2017, 2017, Underwent Industrial training at Indian Oil Corporation Limited- Refinery HQ (Finance-Shipping Dept.) wherein got an exposure to verify and finalize the payments for crude oil imports and associated costs aligned to it (e.g.: Demurrage charges, Surveyor fees, Conveyance etc.)

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: UK

Internship

  • 2014, 2017, In the initial two years of internship, worked for Internal audit assignments within the news publishing and textile industries. Led the preparation of SOPs, process maps, conducted root cause analysis and proposed alternate controls to address identified gaps. Prepared Internal Audit reports featuring detailed findings and provided strategic made recommendations for process improvement
  • 2017, 2017, Underwent Industrial training at Indian Oil Corporation Limited- Refinery HQ (Finance-Shipping Dept.) wherein got an exposure to verify and finalize the payments for crude oil imports and associated costs aligned to it (e.g.: Demurrage charges, Surveyor fees, Conveyance etc.)

Personal Information

Authorized To Work: UK
Anurag DasChartered Accountant, Diploma In IFRS, BCom