As a Securities Services - Private Equity Fund Administration - Analyst within J.P. Morgan Alternative Fund Services, you will be responsible for supporting a team of professionals in the delivery of fund accounting, transfer agency, and financial reporting services to Private Equity fund administration clients. You will be involved in day-to-day client interactions, preparing accounting records and financial reports, and working in a team setting to deliver accurate and timely reporting to clients and investors.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set-up/maintain the books and records of Private Equity funds, including GP vehicles where applicable, in accounting database in line with terms and conditions of governing documents
- Prepare periodic Net Asset Valuations and financial reporting packs consisting of financial statements, management fee and carried interest calculations, and investor allocations and capital account statements
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations including investor notices and reconcile call proceeds and distribution payments
- Post and release of capital notices and quarterly reporting on investor reporting portal
- Work closely with manager, team and internal stakeholders to manage client expectations and ensure adherence to SLA timelines on client deliverables and ad hoc requests
- Adhere to control framework including internal policies and procedures
- Support year-end process by assisting team with audit and tax requests
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Knowledge of US GAAP for Investment Funds
- Analytical thinker and problem solver with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities
- Team Player with excellent interpersonal, communication and client service skills as well as the ability to see projects to completion
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite and strong MS Excel skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA)
- Experience in an accounting role, preferably at a Big 4, PE firm or fund administrator
- Familiar with Private Equity fund structures
- Experience with Investran or similar integrated Private Equity system