Close calendar
Define close tasks, dependencies, responsible owners and cut-off times.
FUND ADMINISTRATION
A period close with dependencies and approvals visible.
Coordinate period-close tasks, dependencies, cut-offs, data inputs, material exceptions and approvals through one visible process with complete review evidence.
Overview
Period close coordinates the tasks required to complete an accounting/reporting period: source cut-offs, reconciliations, accruals, valuation inputs, journals, movement analysis, review and locked evidence.
Our capabilities
Status management
Track completion and late inputs.
Exception gating
Prevent close from silently bypassing material breaks.
Review pack
Assemble movement analysis and evidence.
Service coverage
Core records
- Close calendar
- Reconciliations
- Trial balance
- Valuation/fee schedules
- Provider status
Operating activities
| Step | Activity | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open period | Launch checklist. |
| 2 | Collect | Track required inputs. |
| 3 | Reconcile/calculate | Complete close tasks. |
| 4 | Resolve | Clear material exceptions. |
| 5 | Review | Perform movement/checklist review. |
| 6 | Lock | Archive approved period. |
Reporting and oversight
- Close dashboard
- Late-input list
- Exception gate report
- Review checklist
- Locked evidence pack
What clients gain
Complete close calendar
Define close tasks, dependencies, responsible owners and cut-off times.
Clear status visibility
Track completion and late inputs.
Controlled exception gates
Prevent close from silently bypassing material breaks.
Decision-ready review pack
Assemble movement analysis and evidence.
Governance and integration
Period Close is delivered through defined responsibilities, controlled records and documented review. Material exceptions, judgements and approvals remain visible and attributable throughout the operating process.
- Task dependencies.
- Materiality gates.
- Maker/checker.
- Period lock/version control.
Expertise and delivery
Experts behind the service.
Relevant professionals support service design, exception review and delivery governance where specialist judgement is required.
Meet our Experts & ProfessionalsTechnology that supports control.
Controlled data, workflow and review capabilities support consistent execution, transparent oversight and traceable evidence.
Explore Technology & ExpertiseConfigured around your operating model.
Services can be delivered through managed operations, technology enablement, co-sourced delivery or transition support.
See How We WorkFrequently asked questions
Is period close separate from fund accounting?
It is the orchestration layer around accounting, reconciliation, valuation and reporting tasks.
Can a close be partially co-sourced?
Yes; tasks can be assigned across Kelton, client and administrator with one status/evidence view.
Discuss Period Close
Start with one workflow, one operating issue or one provider transition. We will map the current process, responsibility boundaries, required data and a practical first engagement.