Pranay Chintawar

Chartered Accountant (ICAI) with experience in fund accounting, investment operations, portfolio management, internal audit, and finance and tax advisory. Currently manages end-to-end fund accounting processes using eFront, including capital calls, distributions, investor allocations, NAV preparation, reconciliations, and investor reporting for funds with combined AUM of approximately Rs. 8,000 crores. Track record of improving operational controls and reducing recurring processing errors through workflow automation.

Associate, Fund Accounting - Apex Fund Services LLP - Pune, India

(2025-09)

• Manage end-to-end fund accounting for a portfolio of funds with combined AUM of approximately Rs. 8,000 crores, covering capital calls, investor allocations, distributions, NAV preparation, and reconciliations using eFront.
• Prepare and review capital call and distribution notices, validating transaction details and investor-level allocations to support accurate and timely processing.
• Prepare NAV packages and supporting schedules for month-end and quarter-end reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Perform cash, portfolio, and general ledger reconciliations and data integrity checks before NAV finalization; investigate breaks and coordinate resolution with internal teams.
• Developed and implemented semi-automated workflows for capital call and investor distribution file generation, reducing processing turnaround time by approximately 80 percent, from 30 to 40 minutes down to 5 to 8 minutes, while eliminating recurring file preparation errors.
• Designed and implemented an automated notification workflow for capital calls and distributions, reducing recurring notification errors by 99 percent and minimizing exceptions flagged through onshore quality controls.

Independent Consultant, Finance and Tax Advisory - Self-Employed

(2023-12 - 2025-09)

• Managed a Rs. 60 lakh multi-asset investment portfolio across derivatives, equities, and mutual funds, including daily NAV computation, portfolio reconciliations, capital gains tracking, and investment performance reporting.
• Built and scaled an advisory practice serving 50 plus clients across tax filing, financial planning, and project advisory, achieving 90 percent client retention through accurate reporting and timely turnaround.

Article Assistant, Business Advisory Services - BDO India LLP - Pune, India

(2020-03 - 2023-03)

• Conducted internal audits for 10 plus clients across Retail, Real Estate, and Manufacturing sectors, delivering 50 plus audit reports within tight deadlines.
• Performed revenue, stock, and compliance audits, analysing financial records and identifying discrepancies that contributed to a 20 percent improvement in control effectiveness.
• Executed transaction testing, balance sheet reviews, and control design walkthroughs across internal financial processes.
• Reported audit findings and control gaps to senior management, supporting corrective actions across engagements.

Chartered Accountancy (CA Final) - Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2025-05)

Cost & Management Accountant (CMA Final) - Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) (2023-12)