Analyst- India Controller

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $223 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,400 employees and offices in 25 cities worldwide.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Scope and Responsibilities

The India Entity Finance Analyst will support the accounting, statutory compliance, tax, audit, and control requirements of Oaktree’s India-based entities. This role is intended for a Chartered Accountant who will work closely with the India Entity Controller, external advisors, and the Hyderabad finance team to support accurate books, timely compliance, and audit readiness for India legal entities.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal Entity Accounting & Financial Close

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for India entities, including preparation of schedules, working papers, and statutory books support.
• Assist in maintaining accounting records in line with Indian GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including support for period-end accruals, provisions, and related balances.
• Prepare and review key reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and other balance sheet schedules, to support accurate and well-substantiated financial reporting.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Support GST, withholding tax, and corporate tax compliance activities, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and coordination with internal teams and external advisors.
• Assist with tax assessments, notices, audits, and related documentation requirements for India entities.
• Support STPI and other export-related compliance requirements, including documentation and periodic reporting, as applicable to the operating model of the India entities.

Audit, Controls & Compliance Support

• Support statutory, tax, group, and internal audits through preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses for assigned areas.
• Assist in managing annual and ongoing statutory compliance activities in coordination with external compliance partners and internal stakeholders.
• Support internal financial controls and help track compliance deliverables, audit observations, and action items.

Stakeholder Coordination & Process Support

• Work closely with the Hyderabad accounting team, auditors, advisors, and service providers to support timely completion of accounting and compliance activities.
• Assist in maintaining compliance calendars, trackers, and process documentation for India entity finance activities.
• Support smooth coordination of activities managed through external providers, while ensuring appropriate internal oversight and follow-up.

Experience Required

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 0–3 years of post-qualification experience (strong articleship in audit/tax/finance also considered).
• Hands-on experience in legal entity accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting under Indian GAAP / Companies Act.
• Practical exposure to India tax and regulatory compliance, including GST, TDS, and corporate tax, with coordination with external advisors.
• Experience supporting statutory audits and internal controls, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills
• Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ability to work with new tools
• Experience with Workiva and Workday financials is a plus

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention-to-detail;
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner and elicit corporation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including other departments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive issues to closure, is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints; and,
• Ability to take the lead on various projects and communicate on follow-up items and progress for completion as scope of work expands, if necessary.

Education

• A Chartered Accountant with 0-3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service,  marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.