PUJA VERMA
Dubai
Summary
Chartered Accountant with 10+ years of experience in Private Equity Fund Accounting and global client delivery. Currently a Senior Manager at Juniper Square in Dubai, operating at a scope aligned to Director-level responsibilities, including multi-billion-dollar AUM ownership, large client portfolios, and leadership of high-performing teams. Strong track record in fund transitions, operational excellence, AI-enabled process transformation, and senior stakeholder engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting
Juniper Square
Dubai
05.2025 - Current
- Own end-to-end delivery and governance for the largest Private Equity client portfolio, overseeing multi-billion-dollar AUM.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a team of 20 professionals across complex fund and feeder structures.
- Serve as senior escalation point for key stakeholders, auditors, and internal leadership.
- Drive AI-enabled SOP development and standardized training architecture, materially improving onboarding efficiency and operational resilience.
- Partner with senior management on client transitions, service model design, and risk mitigation.
Assistant Vice President - Private Equity Fund Accounting
CSC Global
Mumbai
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Held senior delivery responsibility for US-based Private Equity funds, including NAVs, investor reporting, and financial statements.
- Led transition and stabilization of a billion-dollar US PE fund, ensuring governance and stakeholder confidence.
- Oversaw audits, capital calls, distributions, management fees, and client reporting.
- Built and managed teams and supported business development and client solutioning.
Senior Analyst - Projects & Implementation
Arcesium
Bangalore
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Delivered automation and implementation projects for global hedge fund and asset management clients.
- Enhanced reconciliation and fee calculation processes across complex asset classes.
Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting
CSC Global
Bangalore
04.2016 - 10.2020
- Managed end-to-end fund accounting and reporting for US-based Private Equity clients.
- Strengthened audit readiness, control frameworks, and delivery timelines.
Industrial Trainee
Birla Corporation Limited
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Corporate accounting, SAP operations, IND-AS implementation, budgeting, and audits.
Articled Audit Assistant
K.S. Aiyar & Co.
11.2012 - 02.2015
- Statutory, management, and bank audits; internal controls and compliance.
Education
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
IndiaCFA Program - Level I -
CFA Institute
USAM.Com -
University of Calcutta
B.Com -
University of Calcutta
Skills
- Team leadership
- Client relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Fund accounting
Timeline
Senior Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting
Juniper Square
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Vice President - Private Equity Fund Accounting
CSC Global
04.2021 - 04.2025
Senior Analyst - Projects & Implementation
Arcesium
10.2020 - 04.2021
Manager - Private Equity Fund Accounting
CSC Global
04.2016 - 10.2020
Industrial Trainee
Birla Corporation Limited
02.2015 - 11.2015
Articled Audit Assistant
K.S. Aiyar & Co.
11.2012 - 02.2015
Chartered Accountant (CA) -
ICAI
CFA Program - Level I -
CFA Institute
M.Com -
University of Calcutta
B.Com -
University of Calcutta