Associate, Fund Accounting (USDL)

Ares Management; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management in Mumbai seeks an Analyst/Associate to support accounting, NAV packages, and treasury functions across funds. The role requires a CA qualification with a Bachelor's degree and 1–5 years of experience in accounting, with strong Excel skills.

Experience with US GAAP/IFRS, Advent Geneva or Power BI is a plus. This is an on-site role in a fast-growing investment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; CA qualification preferable.
• CA/CPA credentials strongly considered.
• 1–5 years accounting/cash management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review US GAAP and IFRS financial statements for quarterly/annual SEC filings.
• Oversee and review NAV packages from fund administrator.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close and balance reconciliations.
• Provide compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, AIFMD, etc.).
• Interact with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax, and reporting teams.
• Manage day-to-day cash liquidity and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Assist in basic treasury tasks (opening/closing bank accounts).
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly expense allocation across funds.
• Collaborate with tax team on estimates/liabilities and timely payments.
• Participate in process improvements and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CA Qualified

CPA equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Office 365

Advent Geneva

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with Review of US GAAP and IFRS financial statements for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Oversee and review daily and monthly NAV packages from the fund administrator.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various financial statement account balance reconciliations and work papers.
• Provide compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, AIFMD etc.)
• High level of interaction across the organization, including communications with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax and financial reporting.
• Manage cash liquidity for day-to-day business.
• Prepare/review monthly cash reconciliations for all legal entities.
• Assist in basic treasury functions, including opening/closing of bank accounts.
• Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocation and recovery functions between investment funds.
• Work with the tax team to administer timely and thorough payment of tax estimates and liabilities for all legal entities that require special handling.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency and accuracy.
• Various ad-hoc/special projects.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified

Certification

• CPA equivalent a plus

Experience Required

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience for analyst role and 3-5 years of experience for associate role, in accounting/cash management preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Office 365, Power BI) or Advent Geneva investment accounting software a plus.

General Requirements

• Basic understanding of Credit products like Bank Loans / Term Loans, Revolvers and DDTLs.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and Journal Entries.
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel user.

Reporting Relationships

Chief Accounting Officer

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.