Manager

Location

Mumbai - 10th Floor, Ventura, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai

Business - Private Equity

The Brookfield Private Equity Group has a 20-year track record of consistently generating strong investment performance. Leveraging its deep experience as a long-term owner and operator of world-class assets and businesses, the team is focused on acquiring high-quality businesses with barriers to entry and enhancing their cash flow capabilities by improving strategy and execution. The private equity group has over $131B of assets under management, with an integrated team of investment and operational professionals located in key regions around the world. Investors can participate in the growth of our industrial and services businesses through our publicly listed vehicle, Brookfield Business Partners, or through our private funds. Our flagship global private equity fund, Brookfield Capital Partners VI, is currently raising its sixth fund and has a diverse group of institutional partners from around the globe. Brookfield Business Partners is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN). For more information, please visit our website at https://bbu.brookfield.com.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Location: Mumbai

Business Summary

Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is a leading global alternative asset manager focused on property, renewable energy, infrastructure and private equity, with over $850 billion of assets under management.

Based in Toronto and New York, we have over a 100 year history as an owner and operator of real assets, offering a range of public and private investment products and services which leverage our expertise and experience. We have more than 700 investment professionals and 55,000 operating employees working in 30 countries around the world. Brookfield is publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX

The Brookfield Private Equity Group has $139B of assets under management and is a long-term owner and operator of world-class assets and businesses. The private equity group is focused on acquiring high-quality businesses with barriers to entry and enhancing their cash flow capabilities by improving strategy and execution. The team invests capital through private fund structures and a SEC listed public company, Brookfield Business Partners (BBU).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Finance of Brookfield Private Equity (“Brookfield PE”) in India, the Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing aspects of the Financial Reporting function of the BBU group of entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient financial operations.  The Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to deliver high quality outputs and support the growing needs of the underlying business.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the full-cycle finance operations of BBU. This is a highly visible role that interacts with many other departments, including the private funds, treasury, investments team, tax, and finance teams located in Canada and the US:

Support all accounting related activities:

• Oversee and manage the maintenance of accurate financial records, working closely with the treasury team and private funds team to ensure proper recording for all transactions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial information required for public reporting, tax reporting and management reporting requirements, work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate representation of the BBU entities.
• Support the publicly traded companies’ (Brookfield Business Partners LP and Brookfield Business Corporation) consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including oversight of the consolidation process.  
• Actively participate and support the resolution of complex technical accounting issues.
• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making.
• Drive process improvements as it relates to BBU and related systems.
• Lead and manage a team of bookkeeping professionals, including training and performance evaluations.

• Liaise with Brookfield leadership on the identification and assessment of business risks and emerging risks.
• Conduct risk reviews and liaise with business leaders to support business group risk initiatives, including leading analysis and presentations on specific strategic or operational risk topics, including SOX compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must Have:

• Professional accounting designation (CA preferred)
• Trained at Big 4 accountancy firm
• Minimum of seven to eight (7-8) years of progressive work experience, with a preference for background in auditing, public company accounting processes and internal control over financial reporting, having spent last few years working in the industry
• Strong financial systems experience, including advanced MS-Excel skills
• Strong analytical and research skills to identify and assess risks from various sources of data
• A positive, proactive “can do” attitude and excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential information and ability to prioritize and adapt to changing demands and deadlines will be essential
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
• Exemplifies the right motivation by aspiring to achieve collective goals
• Penchant for seeking out new experiences, knowledge and candid feedback
• Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to manage different priorities

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the following would be advantageous
  • Private Investment Funds
  • US GAAP Investment Company accounting
  • Complex legal structures
  • Dynamics 365

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.