Asset Management - Fund Controller - Associate

Job Description
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the world's third-largest alternatives manager, with a 40-year history of delivering innovative alternative solutions across market cycles. Our alternative investment engines are managed by highly specialized independent teams, backed by the global reach, vast resources and robust governance of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Our alternative strategies are designed to achieve specific client outcomes and built to deliver uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes. Customized alternative portfolios can be tailored to individual client needs. We offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives and hedge funds.
As a Controller Professional within our Alternatives Financial Controllers team for the Real Estate Fund, you will be instrumental in supporting a large Institutional High Yield Portfolio. Your expertise will be crucial in formulating investment strategies that will benefit our clients and the Asset Management business. Your responsibilities will include reviewing quarterly property financial statements, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, asset and debt appraisals. You will also review the Fund's financial statements, NAV pricing, and management and incentive fee workings. Your role will involve calculating investment level NAVs and IRR's, as well as financial reporting and reconciliations. You will analyze financial statements and other reports to ensure accuracy and completeness. Additionally, you will review client allocations, client returns, and investor capital calls and distributions. Lastly, you will provide necessary financial information to auditors, support senior Financial Controllers/Portfolio Managers, communicate with external parties, and take ownership of reviewing business-critical financial numbers.
Job Responsibilities:• Review Quarter end property financial statements, GAAP adjustments, variance analysis, asset and debt appraisals.• Review Fund's financial Statements, NAV pricing and management and incentive fee workings.• Calculate Investment level NAVs and IRR 's and Financial reporting and reconciliations.• Analyse of financial statements and other financial reports of investments to determine reasonability, accuracy and completeness.• Review of client allocations, client returns and Investor Capital calls and Distributions.• Provide requisite financial information to auditors, support senior level Financial Controllers/Portfolio Managers onshore and communicate with various external parties and take ownership of the review of business-critical financial numbers received.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:• Qualified CA/ACCA/CPA with at least 4 years of experience in Fund accounting/financial Reporting and knowledge of the IFRS reporting• Understanding of the Real assets structures and operating models and accounting concepts like Deferred Tax & Impairment• Experience in review of Financial statements and Variance analysis• Strong analytical skills & Strong accounting knowledge• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:• Self-starter able to prioritize key tasks effectively• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word• Ability to work in high-pressure situations• Ability to work Independently
About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.