Private Equity - Fund Accounting Officer

John Clements Consultants, Inc.; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

John Clements Consultants, Inc. seeks an Officer in Alternatives NAV operations who combines delivery oversight with people development and deep product knowledge.

You will review NAV deliverables, ensure accuracy against complex fund structures, and drive continuous improvement in controls and processes. You will mentor staff, resolve operational and client issues, and contribute to the technical guidance on allocation mechanics, waterfalls, and post-event adjustments, in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of alternatives operations or similar experience in private equity.
• Deep understanding of Private Markets fund structures (LP/GP, capital calls, distributions).
• Knowledge of differences between Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate.
• Expertise in distribution waterfalls and carried interest mechanics.
• Experience reviewing capital account rebalances and investor true-ups.
• Preferred experience with Geneva and/or Investran.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign off NAV deliverables and reconciliations.
• Escalate operational, technical, and client issues.
• Apply deep product and structural knowledge to challenge accounting treatments and assumptions.
• Provide technical guidance on complex allocation mechanics, including distribution waterfalls, preferred returns, catch-ups, and carried interest.
• Review and support capital account rebalances, true-ups, and post-event adjustments.
• Train, coach, and develop staff, including onboarding and technical upskilling.
• Ensure consistent adherence to controls, procedures, and service standards.
• Support complex client discussions related to structures, allocations, and NAV outcomes.
• Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions with AVPs.
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

NAV deliverables review

Operational escalation

Allocation mechanics expertise

Staff coaching and development

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Geneva

Investran

Job description

Summary:

The Officer role combines delivery oversight with people development responsibility and deep product expertise across Alternatives NAV operations. Officers are accountable for review quality, product correctness, and team capability, ensuring NAV outputs align with complex fund structures and accounting standards.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of alternatives operations or similar experience in private equity
• Deep understanding of Private Markets fund structures, including LP/GP models, commitments, capital calls, distributions, and lifecycle events
• Deep understanding of differences between Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate
• Strong expertise in distribution waterfalls and carried interest mechanics
• Experience reviewing capital account rebalances and investor-level true-ups
• Preferred experience and working knowledge of Geneva and/or Investran
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Review and sign off on NAV deliverables and reconciliations prepared by Senior Associates
• Act as escalation point for operational, technical, and client-related issues
• Apply deep product and structural knowledge to challenge accounting treatments and assumptions
• Provide technical guidance on complex allocation mechanics, including distribution waterfalls, preferred returns, catch-ups, and carried interest
• Review and support capital account rebalances, true-ups, and post-event adjustments
• Train, coach, and develop staff, including onboarding and technical upskilling
• Ensure consistent adherence to controls, procedures, and service standards
• Support complex client discussions related to structures, allocations, and NAV outcomes
• Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions with AVPs
• Contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives

More info:

• Location: BGC, Taguig
• Work set up: Hybrid (4x onsite/week), Onsite training
• Shift Schedule: Day shift