Associate, Fund Accounting

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Job Description

• The Ares Private Equity Fund Accounting team is seeking a Senior Associate to join our dynamic and collaborative team based in Singapore. This role will report to a Principal on the Ares Private Equity Fund Accounting team. The role requires flexibility as the scope will span traditional fund accounting duties, along with fund operational responsibilities and understanding/involvement in tax-related workstreams. The ideal candidate would be resourceful, flexible, and balanced. The role can require frequent coordination between various groups, including the investment team, other finance departments, third party administrators, and colleagues working in different offices. Good teamwork and communication skills will be key for success. Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities Assist with internal and external financial reporting processes
• Coordinate with fund administrator in preparing and distributing financial reports and other related materials
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and consistent communication of financial and corporate information
• Reviewing capital calls/distribution notices and Partner’s Capital Account Statements Reviewing financial statements, management accounts and quarterly NAV packages
• Assist in managing overall fund liquidity, including coordinating the opening of bank accounts/custodian accounts/brokerage accounts, KYC queries from banks, execute fund related payment transactions, investor capital calls and distributions, funding of investments and day-to-day management of credit facilities with banks
• Assisting with integration projects related to treasury and banking platforms, and coordinating with the Investor Services team on investor communication efforts
• Ongoing support for investor requests on existing and upcoming fund launches
• Ongoing support for regulatory reporting
• Various ad-hoc/special projects Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance Charted Accountant (CA) preferred
• Prior experience at the Executive level (or equivalent); with 1-3 years of audit experience preferred
• Public accounting experience (preferably with Big 4) and/or relevant corporate/in-house experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required Meticulous, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, excellent communication and interpersonal skill, able to work independently, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player Reporting Relationships Managing Director, Finance and Accounting There 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. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.