Private Equity Fund Administration - Associate

J.P. Morgan Alternative Fund Services (“AFS”) is part of the Securities Services business group in the Corporate & Investment Bank and is one of the largest fund and portfolio administration businesses in the industry, administering over $950 billion in assets globally. The business was launched in November 2005 through the commercialization of the finance and technology teams supporting J.P. Morgan's various private equity and real estate entities. Our AFS business has over 950 dedicated professionals with offices in Dublin, London, Luxembourg, New York, New Jersey, Bangalore, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Jersey, Singapore, Toronto and Sydney. We provide administration services to more than 150 clients across all alternative asset classes.
You will be responsible for managing all aspects of day-to-day client deliverables for Private Equity fund administration clients. This includes the maintenance of books and records, Net Asset Valuations, financial statements, capital events, management fee and carried interest calculations, investor allocations and capital statements, release of investor reporting, and managing year-end process with audit and tax teams. You will also manage client expectations and deliverable timelines in accordance with SLAs and ensure timely resolution of client issues and escalations. You are required to demonstrate deep knowledge of Private Equity fund structures, proficiency in accounting for complex transactions and a comprehensive understanding of fund governing documents.
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 and/or review 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 and/or review capital call and distribution calculations including investor notices and reconcile call proceeds and distribution payments
Manage 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
Manage year-end process and handle requests from external auditors and tax teams
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
3+ years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably at a Big 4, PE firm or fund administrator
Knowledge of US GAAP for Investment Funds and familiar with Private Equity fund structures
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) a plus
Experience with Investran or similar integrated Private Equity system a plus