Alternatives - Private Equity - Fund Controller

As a member of the Alternatives Financial Controllers team within Private Equity Team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, you will collaborate with a seasoned group to manage a significant Institutional High Yield Portfolio. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting investment strategies that cater to both our clients and the Asset Management division. Your responsibilities will include reviewing quarter-end property financial statements, making GAAP adjustments, conducting variance analysis, and evaluating asset and debt appraisals. You will also be tasked with examining fund financial statements, NAV pricing, and managing incentive fee calculations. Calculating investment-level NAVs and IRRs, and conducting financial reporting and reconciliations will be a crucial part of your role. Additionally, you will analyze financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness, review client allocations and returns, and oversee investor capital calls and distributions. Providing essential financial data to auditors, collaborating with senior financial controllers/portfolio managers, engaging with external stakeholders, and ensuring the accuracy of critical financial figures will be among your key responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this position should hold a professional qualification such as CA/ACCA/CPA/MBA and possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in Fund accounting and financial reporting, along with a solid understanding of IFRS reporting. A comprehensive knowledge of private equity and hedge fund operations, expertise in partnership accounting, and experience in financial statement preparation and review are essential. Effective communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and succinctly, are highly valued. Desired qualifications include being a self-driven individual with the ability to efficiently prioritize tasks, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, adeptness in handling high-pressure environments, and the capacity to work autonomously to deliver results effectively.,