Nishant Sonar

About Nishant Sonar

Finance & Accounting professional with overall 10 + years of experience out of which 6+ years of experience in Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Asset Servicing, specializing in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, and Alternative Investment structures. Expertise in end-to-end financial reporting including preparation and review of financial statements under IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, and Lux/Swiss GAAP, along with strong exposure to NAV validation, portfolio analysis, and capital activity accounting. Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely investor reporting, improving NAV accuracy, and supporting smooth audit closures through effective stakeholder coordination with fund managers, auditors, and custodians. Strong foundation across GL accounting, R2R, reconciliations, and financial controls, complemented by prior experience in Indian accounting, taxation (GST, TDS), and audit. Proficient in SAP, Oracle, Tally, QuickBooks, and Advanced Excel, with additional exposure to financial modelling and valuation. Currently seeking opportunities in Fund Financial Reporting / Fund Accounting roles within global financial services organizations.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

   Phoenix Consultancy Services

   May 2023 — Present · IN

   End-to-end financial reporting for Hedge Funds & Private Equity, including NAV packs and investor reporting.• Financial statements preparation under IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP; NAV calculation & validation, portfolio valuation (Level 1, 2, 3).• Capital activity accounting & audit/reconciliation support

Education

• IIBM Institute of Business Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

• North Maharashtra University

  Master of commerce, Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2012

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CA Intermediate, Accounting and Finance, audit, taxation & corporat & allied laws