Analyst - Accounting

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $223 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities. The firm has over 1,400 employees and offices in 25 cities worldwide.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

The Corporate Accounting team is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to support accounting and reconciliation processes for global entities across EMEA, APAC, and the US.

This role provides strong exposure to financial accounting, month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, while working closely with global accounting, treasury, fund accounting, and finance teams. The position is designed as an accounting-focused analyst role, where reconciliations serve as a key control and analytical component of the accounting process rather than a purely operational function.

Accounting & Financial Close

• Support accounting activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries for cash, expenses, intercompany transactions, management fees, and other corporate accounting items.
• Participate in month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, and period‑end adjustments.
• Assist with accounting for payroll, bonuses, benefits, and equity‑based compensation, ensuring timely and accurate capture in the general ledger.
• Support preparation of local GAAP and US GAAP adjustments under supervision and maintain appropriate backup documentation.

Reconciliations & Account Analysis

• Prepare and review bank, cash, and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely identification and resolution of reconciling items.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and support resolution of differences in coordination with global counterparties.
• Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for accruals, compensation‑related balances, intercompany accounts, and other key balance sheet areas.
• Perform account movement and variance analysis versus prior periods or expectations and provide clear explanations.

Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration

• Work closely with global Corporate Accounting teams across Hyderabad, London, Hong Kong, and the US to support consistent close and reporting processes.
• Coordinate with Treasury, Fund Accounting, Expense Management, Corporate Finance, Payroll, HR, and Compensation Operations to obtain accurate accounting inputs.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations for assigned areas.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Support execution of key internal controls related to financial close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve close efficiency, reconciliation quality, and accounting processes.
• Contribute to documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Gain exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and support enhancements to accounting workflows.

• Chartered Accountant with 0-3 years of accounting and financial reporting experience
• Ensures compliance with corporate financial standards and internal control requirements
• Strong reconciliation and analysis skills
• Advance Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint ability to work with new tools
• Experience with Workiva and Workday financials is a plus

• Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention-to-detail;
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner and elicit corporation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including other departments.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive issues to closure, is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints; and,
• Ability to take the lead on various projects and communicate on follow-up items and progress for completion as scope of work expands, if necessary.

Education

• A Chartered Accountant with 0-3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service,  marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.