Chartered Accountant

Job Description

Chartered Accountant Tax, Regulatory & Deal
Structuring
Role Objective
We are seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Chartered Accountant to lead our financial
structuring and compliance efforts. This role is a strategic bridge between Indian and U.S.
financial ecosystems. You will architect investment vehicles that are tax-efficient for Indian
investors while ensuring ironclad compliance with SEBI/RBI and SEC frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deal Structuring & Advisory
Architect and implement tax-efficient investment structures (SPVs, LLPs, or Trusts)
specifically for cross-border real estate transactions.
Evaluate the impact of the U.S.-India Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
to minimize tax leakage.
2. Fund Accounting & Financial Operations
Fund Administration: Oversee fund accounting for private equity-style real estate
vehicles, including Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, capital calls, and distributions.
Waterfall Modeling: Design and manage distribution waterfalls to ensure accurate
profit sharing between investors and sponsors.
Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors for both
Indian and U.S. entities.
3. Regulatory Compliance (India & U.S.)
FEMA & RBI: Lead all FEMA compliances, focusing on Outward Direct Investment
(ODI) and the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS).
SEC & SEBI: Collaborate with U.S. and Indian legal counsel to ensure offerings align
with SEC regulations (Reg D/Reg S) and relevant SEBI guidelines.
4. Taxation & Reporting
Investor Reporting: Streamline the issuance of U.S. tax forms (Schedule K-1, Form
1042-S) and Indian tax certificates.
U.S. Entity: Lead the preparation and filing of U.S. tax returns.
5. High-Precision Accounting
System Optimization: Maintain and optimize QuickBooks (or equivalent) to handle
multi-currency transactions and dual-jurisdiction charts of accounts.
Leadership: Supervise junior team members in day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll,
and expense management to ensure zero-error accounting.
Required Qualifications & Skills

Certification: Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) from ICAI.
Additional Credentials: CPA (US) or Enrolled Agent (EA) status is highly preferred
and will be given significant weight.
Experience: 25 years of post-qualification experience.
Core Knowledge: * Expertise in FEMA regulations and Indian Securities Laws.
Strong understanding of Fund Accounting principles (Capital Accounts, NAV,
etc.).
Familiarity with US GAAP or a proven ability to rapidly master international
accounting standards.
Tech Stack: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel (financial
modeling).
CTC: 15LPA 17LPA(Commensurate with experience and additional
qualifications like CPA/EA).
The Ideal Candidate Mindset
You are a "first-principles" thinker. You don't just follow a checklist; you understand the
why behind the regulation. You are excited by the prospect of building the "financial
plumbing" for the future of global real estate investment.

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