Senior Associate Fund Accounting

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

• Oversee and review monthly/quarterly NAV packages from the fund administrator.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various management company deliverables.
• Reviewing and processing invoices related to funds.
• Assist with preparation of US GAAP financial statements for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Assist in providing compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, etc.)
• Assist with maintaining and review of credit facilities in funds.
• Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocation and recovery functions between funds.
• Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Integrate with global colleagues to ensure standard operating practice.
• Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified
  
  

• CPA equivalent a plus
  
  

• Minimum 6-9 years of experience in accounting preferred.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Advent Geneva investment accounting software is a plus.
  
  

• Basic understanding of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, be a highly motivated, proactive and resilient individual.
• Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills, attention to detail and timeliness required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced Excel user.