Associate, Fund Accounting (USDL)

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

Job summary

Ares Management in Mumbai seeks a finance professional to support US GAAP/IFRS financial reporting for SEC filings and NAV package oversight. You will assist monthly closes, account reconciliations, and tax-related tasks amid a fast-paced fund administration environment.

The role requires a CA qualification, a Bachelor’s degree, and 1–5 years of accounting experience; proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Office 365 is valuable. CPA equivalent is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified.
• CPA equivalent a plus
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience for analyst role and 3–5 years for associate role in accounting/cash management preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Office 365, Power BI) or Advent Geneva investment accounting software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review 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.).
• Interact with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax and financial reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CA Qualified

Tools

Office 365

Power BI

Advent Geneva

Excel

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