Fund Accounting Analyst / Associate

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Bangalore is seeking an Analyst/Associate for Alternative Fund Services focusing on Private Fund Services and Fund Accounting. You will join our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team, handling bookkeeping, financial statements, and investor reporting.

The role requires 2+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. You will review journal entries, perform reconciliations, prepare fund statements, and support investor relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master’s in Accounting or related; 2+ years in private equity/hedge fund accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; client service mindset.
• Team player who can see projects through with minimal follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions.
• Book and review journal entries in accounting applications.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare fund level financial statements.
• Prepare investor capital calls and distributions notices.
• Review team work and provide feedback to ensure timely delivery of output.
• Work on ad hoc projects for internal initiatives & external clients.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Professional skepticism

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in Accounting

ICWA

CA

MBA

CPA

Tools

Investran

Job description

Alternative Fund Services - Private Fund Services - Fund Accounting - Analyst/Associate - Bangalore

The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail. As a Team Leader in our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team, you will be responsible for administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, including preparing & reviewing financial statements and reports and providing support for investor relations activities. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, reconciliation, calculating fees, preparing financial statements and investor reports, and process improvements. You should be comfortable working with computers and have an aptitude for learning new software and systems quickly.

Job Responsibilities

Perform daily, monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions, Book and review journal entries into Accounting application, Reconcile accounts 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, distributions notices Understand fund agreements in order to determine impact on reporting Review the work of team members and provide feedback for improvement in order to ensure timely delivery of quality output Proactively anticipate, communicate and escrow issues to Manager in a timely manner Work on special and ad hoc projects for internal initiatives & external clients

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Accounting / ICWA / CA / MBA / CPA Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, in private equity or hedge fund accounting High level of proficiency in Excel Attention to detail, Innovative and analytical thinking with excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player instincts with the ability to see a project to conclusion with little follow-up Superb sense of client service with ability to appropriately exercise professional skepticism and judgment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Familiarity with various private equity legal and investment structures Familiarity with various waterfall models Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g., Investran)

JPMorgan Chase

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Experience Level Mid Level