Associate, Fund Controller - Credit Funds at KKR

Company Overview

KKR is a premier global investment firm specializing in alternative asset management alongside capital markets and insurance solutions. The firm pursues attractive returns with a prudent, disciplined investment approach supported by top-tier personnel. KKR invests through sponsored funds focusing on private equity, credit, and real assets, complemented by strategic hedge fund partnerships. Their insurance arms provide retirement, life, and reinsurance products managed by Global Atlantic Financial Group.

Team Overview

The Global Finance division at KKR manages tax compliance, credit and accounting operations, and reporting processes to deliver insights that fuel strategic and long-term business goals. This group crafts efficient frameworks leveraging internal and external data to interpret market trends and drive business decisions. They work closely with Legal and Compliance teams to ensure proper management and reporting of corporate tax entities related to investment funds. Additionally, the team supports clients through onboarding, investor communications, and governs relationships across asset classes, addressing ad hoc tax-related inquiries.

Position Summary

This role is based within KKR's Credit division in Dublin, serving on the Private Credit Fund Controllership team. The position involves managing a variety of private credit and open-ended fund structures in areas including accounting, financial reporting, fund operations, and strategic finance projects. Candidates should demonstrate proven success in similar roles, possess strong technical accounting and problem-solving capabilities, and show eagerness for continual professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute fund accounting and operational tasks pertaining to private credit and evergreen fund platforms.
• Handle detailed partnership accounting such as complex allocation processes, management fee calculations, carried interest computations, and investor-level accounting.
• Prepare and review fund financial reports including statements, performance reports, investor capital account statements, and audit management.
• Supervise and validate deliverables from third-party fund administrators like NAV packages, reconciliations, investor reporting, and control procedures.
• Support operations including processes around capital calls, distributions, financing activities, and liquidity management.
• Address investor inquiries and ad hoc operational requests, collaborating closely with marketing/client management, legal, tax, and portfolio management.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional finance and operational projects and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to enhancements in accounting practices, reporting, and business process efficiencies.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in audit, fund accounting, or asset management involving private credit and/or open-ended funds, partnership accounting, and financial instruments.
• Experience supervising third-party fund administrators, reviewing NAV packages, investor allocations, fee calculations, and internal controls.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a comparable field.
• Professional accounting certification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction across organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and sound skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Investran and/or Geneva systems is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic and expanding environment.
• Proven multi-tasking and project management skills in a fast-paced setting, prioritizing accuracy and detail orientation.
• Highly developed planning and organizational aptitude, able to anticipate changes and adjust efficiently to optimize resources and achieve objectives.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

KKR is committed to equal employment opportunity and welcomes applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any protected category. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during application and interview processes upon request via email to Benefits@kkr.com. This contact is specifically for accommodation requests and unrelated inquiries will not receive responses.

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