Head Finance

Industry– Private Equity/Venture Capital/Investments

Designation – Head Fund Finance

About the client

Our client is a leading venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. They are hiring a senior, hands-on finance lead to own the fund finance function end to end.

This is a buy-side role. The position is NOT an operating company role and not a pure accounting position.

The successful candidate will be comfortable owning fund-level finance, working closely with investment partners, auditors, administrators, and LP-facing processes, and taking responsibility for building and improving fund finance systems.

This role requires ownership, judgment, and curiosity. You will be expected to proactively drive the finance function, not operate only within defined instructions.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Finance & Reporting

• Own quarterly and annual close for the fund(s) and management company
• Prepare and review fund financial statements, NAV calculations, capital accounts, and LP reporting
• Manage capital calls, distributions, and cash flow planning at fund level
• Maintain accurate fund accounting records in line with IFRS and fund documentation
• Ensure timely, high-quality reporting to partners and LPs

Valuation & Investment Support

• Support portfolio company valuations in line with fair value principles
• Work with investment team to understand valuation methodologies and defend assumptions with auditors
• Participate in valuation discussions and audit reviews
• Understand early-stage investment structures (equity, SAFEs, convertibles) and their accounting treatment

Audit, Tax & External Management

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, fund administrators, and tax advisors
• Coordinate audits and tax filings for offshore and onshore structures
• Review work produced by external service providers and challenge where needed
• Ensure compliance with fund agreements, LP requirements, and regulatory obligations

Treasury, Systems & Process Ownership

• Manage treasury, bank accounts, and fund cash movements
• Design, improve, and implement finance systems and reporting processes
• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or risks in current workflows and proactively fix them
• Build scalable finance infrastructure to support future funds

What They’re Looking For (Non-Negotiable)

• Direct experience in buy-side fund finance: VC, PE, or investment fund environment
• Strong understanding of how venture funds work (LP/GP structure, NAVs, capital flows)
• Hands-on ownership of fund accounting, audits, and LP reporting
• Comfortable operating in a flat, high-ownership environment (not hierarchical)
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Curious, proactive, and willing to go beyond assigned scope to solve problems

Nice to Have

• Experience with early-stage VC funds or startup-focused portfolios
• Exposure to offshore fund structures and international LPs
• Background in audit, valuations, or transaction advisory before moving buy-side
• Experience building or upgrading finance systems

What This Role Is Not

• Not a startup CFO or business finance role
• Not a pure bookkeeping or chief accountant position
• Not suitable for candidates without fund or investment finance exposure

Why This Role

• High ownership and visibility with the investment partners
• Opportunity to shape and scale the fund finance function
• Exposure to early-stage investing and portfolio dynamics
• Lean team, real responsibility, and room to grow with future funds

Originally posted on Himalayas