Bashar Saleh
Bronx
Summary
Fund accounting professional with a strong foundation in financial reporting, reconciliation, and operational support, combined with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Leverages AI-driven tools, automation, and data analytics to streamline manual processes, enhance accuracy, and improve efficiency across reporting and operational workflows. Known for proactively identifying process gaps and implementing scalable solutions that make teams faster, more effective, and better equipped to support growing fund operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fund Accountant
Ares Management LLC
Manhattan
05.2023 - Current
- Review and oversee monthly and quarterly NAV packages for U.S. Direct Lending private funds, including cash and position reconciliations, capital allocations, management fees, waterfall calculations, and investor account statements prepared by fund administrators.
Accountant Intern
Greenbacker Renewable Energy
Manhattan
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared monthly reports detailing portfolio performance and transactions.
- Utilized accounting software to track and manage financial transactions.
- Prepared journal entries, account reconciliations, and other accounting documents as needed.
Fund Accountant Intern
Select Equity
Manhattan
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed daily fund transactions using accounting software.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for management review.
- Maintained accurate records of client transactions and fund activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lehman College
Bronx, NY 09.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, dynamic reporting, automation)
- Python (leveraging AI to build scripts for task automation, data cleansing, reconciliation support, and workflow optimization)
- Power BI (dashboard development, data modeling, DAX measures, automated reporting solutions)
- Alteryx (data preparation, transformation, and automated workflow creation)
- Process Automation & Optimization (eliminating manual tasks, improving efficiency, reducing errors)
- Data Analysis & Reporting (data validation, trend analysis, scalable reporting frameworks)
Timeline
Fund Accountant
Ares Management LLC
05.2023 - Current
Accountant Intern
Greenbacker Renewable Energy
02.2023 - 05.2023
Fund Accountant Intern
Select Equity
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Lehman College
09.2020 - 05.2024