Financial Controller for AIF

Position: Finance Controller in Cat-II AIF

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai

About the Role:

NovumLake Partners is seeking a process-oriented Finance Controller with a qualification in Chartered Accountancy. This is an opportunity for broad role with the coverage including finance and compliances of our Cat-2 AIF, Investment Manager entity and the Investee/ SPVs controlled by the Fund.

Key result areas:

·      Compliances with statutory regulations, taxation laws, and audit requirements.

·      Preparation of financial statements and investor reporting.

·      Monitoring internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs across units.

·      Manage liquidity, working capital, treasury functions and raising debt.

·      Act as the primary point of contact for auditors, bankers, and regulatory Responsibilities

Key requirements:

·      Prior experience in AIF finance & compliances

·      Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

·      Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Edu Qualification: CA

Prior Job Experience: 5+ years (Post-qualification) in AIF finance & compliance

Reporting To: Founder / CEO

Accelerated Growth prospects:

·      We are building India’s most Trusted Institution for Real Estate Investing & Asset Management and this role offers an opportunity to join the platform in its formative years, work directly with the senior leadership, experience rapid growth, and make a significant impact.

·      We take pride in our superlative investment track record and are seeking high-performance team members

Entrepreneurial setting

·      The candidate must have the ability to work in an entrepreneurial setting (positive disposition and comfort with working under uncertainty)

·      We have a flat organization structure and this position will report to the Founder / Managing Partner

·      This is a high-impact role with excellent prospects for accelerated career growth and a fast-track opportunity to lead the function

About NovumLake

·      Founded in 2021, We are an Independent Real Estate Investment and Asset Management Firm with a completed/ under-development Real Estate Portfolio totalling a Built-up-area of 2.5 million sq.ft. with a Gross Asset Value (GAV) of USD 300+ million under management/ advice

·      We have built in-house capabilities for Value-add / Special Situations Investments for Office RE India. We have partnered leading Developers for co-creation of development platforms in Data Center, Offices and other RE verticals.

·      The Founding Team has delivered stellar returns on its portfolio across multiple cycles while managing risks prudently.

·      Our long-term vision to build an integrated full stack real estate investment services firm with multiple real estate sub-verticals lead by specialist teams. Our bespoke approach and deep relationships allow us to forge innovative partnerships spanning the entire value chain of real estate private equity.

·      Operating under a Cat-II AIF registered with SEBI with a co-investment PMS license

Hiring Process

1.      Short interview on past work-experience, fundamentals of compliances & taxation for AIFs. We shall introduce NovumLake.

2.      Case study

3.      Detailed in-person discussion(s) as required