Associate Analyst Fund Expense

### _Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry._ **Job Description** Primary functions and essential responsibilities ================================================ * Monitor Cash Position and reconcile bank accounts across the multiple legal entities on an ongoing daily basis. * Produce Cash Flow Projections and ensure adequate liquidity position for the fund particularly in capital activities such as * Issuance of capital call notices * Management Fees * Distribution Proceeds * Purchase & Sale of Securities * Settlement of Credit Lines * Vendor Management & Onboarding- Oversee the vendor onboarding process, ensuring all documentation is collected and verified * Reconciliations – Conduct daily reconciliation of Accounts Payable transactions and resolve discrepancies * Invoice Processing – Review and process invoices, ensuring proper coding and approval on Coupa Portal * Allocate expenses across funds * Connect with the management of various levels throughout the organization especially with Fund accounting teams, Tax, Legal, Accounts Receivable/ Payable and acquire a complete understanding of Invoice Bill back/ Reimbursement/ Wire Transfers  * Expense Allocation Analysis as per Deals / Legal Entities  * Work closely with operations and other groups in managing daily cash and position breaks * Manage daily cash activities, including processing payments, approving and coding invoices and posting to the general ledger. * Various ad-hoc/special projects. Qualifications ============== Education: * Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from accredited institution. Experience Required:   * Approximately 2-5 years of experience preferred in fund industry. * Industry experience with accounts payable and cash management, General Requirements: * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment * Ability to assist in managing several third-party relationships (outside administrators; custodians) * Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic * Understanding of US GAAP * Strong knowledge of accounting principles * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing * Ability to multi-task and manage various deadlines * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills **Reporting Relationships** Associate Vice President _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._