Associate - Alternative Fund Services (Private Equity)

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks an Associate for Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration to handle fund reporting, bookkeeping, and investor relations support. You will prepare financial statements, review journal entries, and manage capital calls with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires 4+ years in PE/hedge fund accounting, strong Excel skills, and a client-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• ICWA, CA, MBA, CPA credentials preferred.
• Minimum four years of accounting experience in private equity or hedge fund accounting.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accounting software skills.
• Ability to work under high pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Team-player with ability to see projects to completion.
• Strong client-service orientation and professional skepticism.

Responsibilities

• Provide directions and review journal entries booked into Investran.
• Prepare and review fund-level financial statements including balance sheets and cash flows.
• Prepare and review investor capital calls and distribution notices.
• Interpret fund agreements for reporting impact.
• Proactively communicate issues to the manager in a timely manner.
• Lead special and ad hoc projects for internal initiatives and external clients.
• Support the audit process and stakeholders.
• Evaluate processes and technology to improve efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Client service orientation

Deadline management

Under pressure working

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

ICWA/CA/MBA/CPA credentials

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Investran

Job description

Alternative Fund Services – Private Equity – Associate – Bangalore

We are looking for an Associate to join our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team. The role involves administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports, and supporting investor relations activities. Additionally, the Associate will handle bookkeeping, reconciliation, fee calculations, investor reporting, process improvements, work assignment, detailed reviews, guidance and training, stakeholder coordination, and audit support.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide directions and review journal entries booked into Investran
• Prepare and review fund‑level financial statements including the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of partners' capital, schedule of investments, footnotes to financial statements, and cash flows
• Prepare and review investor capital calls and distribution notices
• Comprehend fund agreements to determine impact on reporting
• Proactively anticipate, communicate, and elevate issues to the manager in a timely manner
• Participate in and lead special and ad hoc projects for internal initiatives and external clients
• Support the audit process
• Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and collaborate with management to improve efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
• ICWA, CA, MBA, CPA credentials preferred
• Minimum four years of accounting experience in private equity or hedge fund accounting
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software
• Ability to work under high pressure and meet strict deadlines consistently
• Attention to detail, innovative and analytical thinking, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team‑player instincts with the ability to see projects through to conclusion with minimal follow‑up
• Superb client‑service orientation with professional skepticism and judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with various private equity legal and investment structures
• Knowledge of multiple waterfall models
• Experience using partnership accounting applications such as Investran

If you think you have what it takes to join our team, apply now!