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.
TEAM OVERVIEW
KKR’s Global Finance 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 Global Finance 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
KKR is seeking a qualified accounting professional to join its KKR Credit division in Dublin. The opportunity is to join the Private Credit Fund Controllership team, supporting a broad range of private credit and open-ended fund structures across accounting, financial reporting, fund operations and strategic finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success and advancement in prior roles and will be a person who has demonstrated strong technical fund and problem solving skills and is also someone who has a great appetite for knowledge and professional growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform fund accounting and operational activities across the private credit and evergreen platforms
- Responsible for detailed partnership accounting and analysis, including complex allocations, management fee calculations, carried interest computations and investor-level accounting
- Prepare and review fund financial reporting, including financial statements, performance reporting, investor capital account statements and audit management
- Oversee and review work performed by third-party fund administrators, including NAV packages, reconciliations, investor reporting and control processes
- Support fund operations including capital calls, capital distributions, financing activity and liquidity management
- Respond to ad hoc investor requests and operational inquiries, with frequent interaction across marketing/client management, legal, tax and portfolio management teams
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives across finance and operations
- Assist in driving accounting, reporting and business process enhancement and efficiency initiatives
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional with 5+ years of audit, fund accounting or asset management experience, including experience with private credit and/or open-ended fund structures, partnership accounting and financial instruments
- Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators, including review of NAV packages, investor allocations, fee calculations and control processes
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- Advanced user of Excel and highly proficient with MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Prior experience with Investran and/or Geneva is preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a growing environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple demands and projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail
- Highly developed planning and organizational skills; able to anticipate change, adjust responses accordingly, and initiate steps to maximize resources toward a common objective
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of audit, fund accounting or asset management experience, including private credit and/or open-ended fund structures
- Experience with partnership accounting, complex allocations, management fee calculations, carried interest computations and investor-level accounting
- Experience overseeing third-party fund administrators, including review of NAV packages, reconciliations, investor reporting and control processes
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- Accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
- Advanced Excel and high proficiency with MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Prior experience with Investran and/or Geneva
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all organizational levels
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple demands, prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads
- Highly developed planning and organizational skills and experience driving process or reporting improvements
KKR Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KKR and has not been reviewed or approved by KKR.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered strong and often characterized as fair, with a success‑based model intended to tie rewards to realized performance. Feedback suggests this structure improves clarity around how outcomes influence compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Broad‑based employee ownership is emphasized, giving team members access to options, RSUs, and portfolio‑company equity programs that can yield meaningful upside. This approach is positioned as additional value without trading off wages or core benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standout elements like an on‑site wellness center at the New York headquarters offering primary care, mental health, and preventive services. Wellness programs, nutrition support, and EAP resources further reinforce a robust health offering.
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What We Do
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and 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 The Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
