About General Atlantic
General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long-term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector-specific expertise, a long-term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $108 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of March 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit: www.generalatlantic.com
About Actis
In October 2024, General Atlantic acquired Actis, which now operates as its Sustainable Infrastructure business alongside its existing strategies in Growth Equity, Credit, and Climate. Actis is a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure, delivering competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for the countries, cities and communities in which it operates. Actis invests in structural themes that support long-term, equitable growth in defensive, critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitalization transition, and supply chain transformation. The firm’s decades of global experience, operational know-how and strong culture allows it to create global sustainability leaders at scale. Since inception, Actis has raised $26 billion to invest in a better tomorrow. Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), an investor initiative developed by the UNEP FI. The firm has consistently been awarded the highest rating score in the UNPRI independent assessment. You can learn more about Actis at www.act.is.
Key Purpose of Role
This exciting opportunity will help in setting up a new GP & Carry Scheme’s accounting & administration function. The role will involve developing systems and processes with strong institutional controls.
Key Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)
- Perform end-to-end accounting, preparation/review of financial statements (US GAAP/IFRS), quarterly/adhoc group reporting within accelerated timelines.
- Carry out all fund administration functions in relation to the in-house managed Schemes involving preparation & dissemination of LP drawdown & distribution notices, distribution payments, handling LP queries, tax reporting, keeping LP records updated (KYC, banking, contact information) etc.
- Accurate management of dues from and to LPs including regular follow ups with them.
- Working closely with the Fund Operations team in gathering inputs and develop the transaction understanding to ensure that accounting and reporting are in line with main funds’ books.
- Timely on-boarding of new schemes and setting them up on the systems.
- Support the Fund Operations team in the smooth execution of funds flow of investments and exits.
- Driving consistency in accounting, administration and reporting of the GP Schemes managed by external administrators.
- Regular vendor management to ensure that all the vendor invoices are managed within defined timelines and accurately.
- Assisting the team in automation and streamlining the group quarterly/annual reporting.
- Support the regular review of Limited Partnership Agreements of the Schemes to ensure their full compliance.
- Support the year end audit and ensure high quality and timely reporting.
- Work closely with the Analytics team in providing necessary inputs in developing various analytical models & LP dashboards.
- Review and sign off the output shared by the Fund Operations team related to carry workings, distribution and capacity analysis.
- Responsible for regularly updating budget vs. actual costs spent and providing inputs for better cost management.
While this role description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, Actis reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular roles and assign other duties as necessary.
Knowledge
- A professional qualification in accountancy or an MBA with post-qualification experience.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is preferred.
- A good understanding of IFRS & US GAAP.
- Exposure to setting up new processes and controls for reduction of time taken for payments without compromising on compliance and controls.
- Proficiency in MS Office (particularly in Excel) and ERP.
- Has a passion to learn and develop a career through collaboration and pushing boundaries in personal development.
Personal attributes
- Excellent inter-personal, co-ordination and time management skills.
- The ability to operate in an international team environment.
- Can demonstrate the ability and track record to learn and grasp new processes.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Keen and quick learner with strong attention to detail.
- Issue resolution skills.
- Ability to manage granular-level tasks and co-ordinate activities, diaries and manage stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with an ability to work autonomously and flexibly.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organization’s success.
General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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