Vice President, Fund Accounting

Ares Wealth Management Solutions View all jobs

  • Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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 DescriptionPrimary functions and essential responsibilities
  • Oversee accounting accuracy and reporting integrity across all Alternative Credit funds supported by the India team, including complex fee calculations, capital activity, credit facilities, and waterfall structures.
  • Ensure disciplined and timely execution of monthly and quarterly close processes and oversee review of financial statements under US GAAP, IFRS, and LUX standards.
  • Oversee preparation and review of regulatory and compliance filings, including Form PF, Form ADV, SLT, AIFMD, and other applicable reporting.
  • Oversee cash flow projections, liquidity management, capital calls, distributions, expense approvals, and compliance with governing documents and credit facilities.
  • Ensure reconciliation between accounting outputs and performance metrics, including IRR, MOIC, and TWR, and coordinate with Tax on quarterly estimates and annual filings.
  • Strengthen review protocols, documentation standards, and internal controls to eliminate recurring errors and improve consistency across funds.
  • Serve as escalation point within the India team for material accounting, reporting, or control matters, exercising independent judgment while aligning with New York F&A leadership on significant risks and decisions.
  • Maintain proactive, structured communication with New York F&A leadership regarding close status, material variances, operational risks, and resource constraints.
  • Lead and develop the India Fund Accounting team, setting clear expectations for accuracy, accountability, professionalism, and execution discipline.
  • Mentor team members to strengthen technical capability, communication skills, and independent judgment, while providing steady leadership during high-pressure periods.
  • Drive practical process enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce operational risk, and support platform growth and new fund launches.
Qualifications
  • 15+ years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund accounting, asset management, or public accounting.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field from an accredited institution.
  • Chartered Accountant or CPA license preferred.
General Requirements:
  • Deep expertise in US GAAP investment company accounting; familiarity with IFRS and LUX standards preferred.
  • Experience with complex fund structures and credit products, including bank debt, CLOs, structured products, and related instruments.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements applicable to alternative investment vehicles.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams.
  • Proven ability to operate independently in a cross-regional environment while maintaining alignment with senior leadership.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders across geographies.
  • Experience with Advent Geneva preferred; familiarity with business intelligence tools is a plus.
  • High attention to detail, sound judgment, and proactive problem-solving mindset.
Reporting Relationships Chief Accounting OfficerThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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