Pawan Kaushik

• Managed end-to-end fund accounting processes: Oversaw the complete lifecycle of private equity fund operations, including capital calls, distributions, management fees, and carried interest calculations.
• Prepared and presented investor reports: Delivered accurate Fund and Investor Reports, adhering to SLA timelines and ensuring error-free outputs to maintain stakeholder trust.
• Developed expertise in partnership accounting systems: Gained hands-on experience with advanced systems, streamlining processes for investor reporting, capital transactions, and financial analysis.
• Executed capital transactions and cash management: Prepared Capital Call and Distribution memos, tracked capital inflows/outflows, reconciled cash accounts, and managed LC (Letter of Credit) repayments.
• Prepared quarterly and annual financial statements: Compiled and audited comprehensive financial reports in alignment with regulatory standards such as ILPA and AIFMD.
• Trained and mentored team members: Led onboarding sessions for new hires, delivering training sessions to enhance team proficiency in fund accounting and operational workflows.
• Contributed to firm-wide training initiatives: Collaborated on designing and developing comprehensive training material used across the firm to standardize learning processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams: Worked closely with internal teams, auditors, and external stakeholders to deliver seamless fund operations and financial audits.
• Suggested and implemented process improvements: Identified inefficiencies in existing processes and drove initiatives that enhanced productivity and reduced errors.
• Demonstrated adaptability and learning: Acquired a deep understanding of private equity fund structures, operational workflows, and financial systems, enabling seamless integration into broader investment processes.

Internship Experience

• Conducted statutory audits: Worked on financial audits and limited reviews for renowned clients, including Principal PNB AMC, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, Edelweiss Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton Fund, AU Finance, and First Data India Pvt. Ltd.
• Performed tax audits: Supported tax compliance and audits for AU Finance and First Data India Pvt. Ltd.
• Prepared and tested ICFR: Assisted in the preparation and testing of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Independently conducted branch visits: Executed five branch visits for AU Finance to assess financial and operational controls.
• Collaborated as part of audit teams: Gained hands-on experience in statutory and tax audits, contributing to high-quality deliverables for financial services clients.

• Retail Banking Audits: Conducted concurrent audits for UCO Bank, Central Bank of India, and Allahabad Bank.
• Treasury Banking Audit: Performed concurrent audits for the treasury operations of Allahabad Bank.
• Prepared detailed audit reports: Independently compiled monthly audit reports covering key findings and compliance issues.
• Examined financial transactions: Reviewed discounting of foreign and domestic bills, borrower credit reports, and financial statements.
• Audited treasury operations: Prepared Forex and Money Market audit reports, verified deals, and ensured accuracy in investment processes.