Finance - SPV Controllership (EMEA) - Senior Professional

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts

Accounting & Finance
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Posted on May 13, 2025

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

KKR's Gurugram office provides best in class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drive organization wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflect KKR's global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and will be integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR. This is a five days work from office role.

TEAM OVERVIEW

KKR’s Finance, Tax, and Accounting team oversees the firm’s tax compliance, credit and accounting, and reporting matters to produce analytical insights that drive business decisions and long-term success. The team is responsible for designing efficient frameworks through internal and external data and reports to understand the market environment and business dynamics and implement best practices. The team also collaborates closely with KKR’s Legal and Compliance team to ensure compliance and accurate reporting and performance of our corporate tax entities related to our investment funds. The Finance, Tax, and Accounting team also functions as a support for clients, from onboarding to investor communications and overall relationship management across all asset class, as well as responding to any ad-hoc tax-related requests.

POSITION SUMMARY

Senior Professional role responsible for financial control and oversight specifically of EMEA based Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPV”), working in partnership with the wider SPV Controllership team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensure audit and admin billings is in line with Engagement Letters/Agreements

· Monitor budgets versus actuals and flag where there are amounts outside of budget

· Ensure expense accruals are booked correctly quarterly by the Administrator.

· Review variance analysis provided by the Admin on SPV Financials

· Ensure smooth onboarding of SPVs in EMEA as transactions close to a Fund Administrator

· Review & approve budgets at closing to ensure the structures are adequately funded for post-close expenses

· Reviewing impairment assessment and going concern memos prepared by the administrator

· Review and approve SPV financials quarterly, escalating items as needed

· Review EMEA SPV data and ensure completeness and accuracy (e.g. Administrator, audit, fees, year-end, lender requirements etc.)

· Initiating and coordinating invoices with KKR Accounts Payable and reviewing prior to approval in Concur

· Coordinate the bi-annual cleardown of SPV payables to other KKR group entities where applicable

· Assist in pulling together the Lux VAT submissions

· Assist with working with administrators in providing support for annual external audits & annual tax compliance on the SPVs

· Review debt service calendars, where applicable, including the review of the accuracy of interest and principal payments

· Assist with projects and ad hoc requests as needed, such as but not limited to:

o Assist in driving business process simplifications and efficiency initiatives

o Build out the policy and procedure documentation surrounding fund admins

· Assist with various ad hoc projects and workstreams as required associated with financial control activity with respect to SPV Controllership

· Collaborate with members of the SPV Controllership team to gather and review relevant data for reporting purposes

· Technology – embrace technology and identify options where technology can be leveraged to drive efficiency, offer scale and mitigate risk.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Graduate with 4 -6 years of experience

· ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required

· Excellent Excel skills (will be tested in interview)

· Prior Private Equity Fund Administration or Audit experience, a plus

· Prior Big 4 audit experience, a plus

· Proven strong system skills/ability to quickly retrieve data from various systems and combine into KPIs for management

· PowerBI experience helpful

· Professional demeanor and highly ethical

· Ability to handle complex datasets, strong financial/analytical and problem-solving skills

· Experience working within a financial services environment or comparable corporate environment

· Detailed oriented with a proven track record for accuracy

· Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high growth environment

· Team player, ability to network across groups (Finance, IT, Operations, Tax, Legal)

· A risk mind-set with the ability to identify, solve, and mitigate perceived risks

· Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.