The asset management industry faces growing complexity from market uncertainty and increasingly sophisticated investment structures. Fund accounting services and financial reporting, including reconciliations and investor reporting, are essential for ensuring operational accuracy and transparency. However, these processes can also add layers of operational and regulatory complexity.

At Grant Thornton Bharat, we provide specialised fund accounting services that help strengthen fund governance, accountability and reporting frameworks. We support a wide range of asset managers, including hedge funds, private equity funds, hybrid funds, real estate funds, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and other investment vehicles.

Through independent assessments, compliance reviews and partner due diligence, we help organisations maintain robust financial controls and transparent reporting.

Our offerings

Our fund accounting and financial reporting capabilities are designed to support the full spectrum of fund operations, from day-to-day accounting to complex regulatory and investor reporting requirements. We combine deep domain expertise with structured processes to deliver accuracy, transparency and consistency across the fund lifecycle, while tailoring our offerings to diverse fund structures, operating models and regulatory environments.

Our fund reporting and fund financial reporting services help organisations meet regulatory requirements while maintaining high levels of transparency and reporting accuracy.

Our services include:

  • Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements.
  • Streamline regulatory reporting processes.
  • Support audits and financial statement finalisation.

Our team provides end-to-end investment fund accounting services to support the daily financial operations of funds and investment vehicles.

Key services include:

  • Process trades and settlements.
  • Perform account reconciliations.
  • Compute net asset value (NAV).
  • Manage investor accounting and reporting.

Our managed finance services help organisations maintain strong operational and regulatory compliance frameworks while supporting their finance function.

Our services include:

  • Bookkeeping and tax compliance.
  • Preparation of entity regulatory filings.
  • Payroll compliance management.
  • Support for year-end audits and financial reporting.

Impact we deliver

Our approach helps clients achieve measurable operational improvements.

  • Enhanced quality control
  • Improved client satisfaction
  • Greater efficiency across production cycles
  • Optimised cost savings
  • Reduced pressure on existing in-house resources
  • Greater consistency and stability in reporting processes
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Our service delivery models

We offer flexible service delivery models designed to align with the operational needs, governance frameworks and scalability requirements of asset managers and investment funds.

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Managed service model

We define and implement a structured project programme to transition fund accounting and reporting requirements within the client environment. Our teams lead delivery while coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of project deliverables.

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Staff augmentation support

We also provide staff augmentation support where specialist professionals are deployed to support specific operational requirements. Under this model, resources work under the client’s supervision, are trained by the client and report directly to them on a day-to-day basis.

Why choose Grant Thornton Bharat

Quality

We deliver high-quality, end-to-end fund accounting and reporting services across multiple frameworks and jurisdictions, ensuring consistent and reliable financial reporting.

Flexibility

Our teams adapt quickly to client requirements, even at short notice, while maintaining strong governance, accuracy and timely delivery.

Deep expertise

Our practice includes a large team of experienced professionals specialising in fund reporting, transaction accounting and MIS reporting. The team includes qualified and semi-qualified chartered accountants, ACCA-qualified professionals and finance postgraduates.

Global network

Our professionals have extensive experience working with regulatory environments across major global markets, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, the Middle East and many more regions, enabling us to support internationally active fund managers.