Associate, Co-Invest

As a valued member of our team at Ares, your primary focus will be on Fund Accounting, specifically supporting Ares Employee Co-Invest funds. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our processes and procedures meet the highest quality standards and are consistently applied and reviewed. Collaboration with internal resources, external fund administrators, and auditors will be key to meeting all reporting deadlines on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Your responsibilities will include performing monthly and quarterly close processes, reviewing financial statements, preparing cash flow projections, monitoring compliance with partnership agreements, and assisting in ad-hoc reporting and requests. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing operations and accounting in various systems, reviewing expense activity, and actively contributing to the continuous improvement of our office in India. To excel in this role, you should have approximately 3-5 years of relevant work experience and hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. A Chartered Accountant or CPA license would be preferred, along with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is essential, and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau would be advantageous. Your ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, along with strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, will be crucial. You should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Experience in private equity, fixed income securities, or alternative investments is desirable, as is the ability to collaborate with remote teams and demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach. Reporting to the Vice President, Co-Investment, you will be an integral part of our team, contributing your entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and passion for learning and collaboration. If you are a self-motivated individual with a zest for challenges and a commitment to integrity and excellence, we welcome your application to join our dynamic and innovative team at Ares. Applications for this opportunity will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is concluded.,