Associate, Fund Accounting (Alternative Credit)

About the role

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.

What you'll do

• Support the month-end and quarter-end close processes for assigned Alternative Credit funds and related investment vehicles
• Review monthly and quarterly NAV packages prepared by third-party administrators, including cash and position reconciliations, capital allocations
• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures under U.S. GAAP
• Monitor fund liquidity and cash activity, including capital calls, distributions, financing arrangements, and expense payments
• Review expense accruals and management fee calculations for accuracy and completeness

What you need

• Accounting
• US GAAP
• Excel
• Reconciliation
• Financial statements
• Audit
• Chartered Accountant or CFA

Good to have

• CFA
• Power BI
• Alteryx
• Portfolio management
• Root cause analysis
• Treasury