Job offer: Fund Accountant - Private Equity


Announced
07/09/20243 month(s) ago
Job Status
Full Time
Job Type
Employee
Expiration Date
07/01/2025 46 days left
Job Category
Accounting
Reference Number
JN-092023-6169475
Job Title
Fund Accountant - Private Equity
Job Presentation

The client, based in Abu Dhabi, is a sovereign wealth fund linked investment companies. They engage in multiple asset classes; Public Equity, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit and more across multiple sectors regionally and locally.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Fund Accounting Expertise: Preferred experience in fund accounting or fund administration, with the ability to shadow accounts, assist in developing templates, protocols, and procedures for onboarding new investment managers.
  • System Integration: Proficiency in fund accounting systems and the ability to integrate data seamlessly. Familiarity with Investrand is a plus. Collaborate with administrators to ensure smooth data flow.
  • Monthly Bookkeeping: Maintain monthly bookkeeping records and produce accurate and timely monthly reports.
  • Shadow Accounting: Review and reconcile shadow books with the fund administration records, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Financial Statement Validation: Validate financial statements on a quarterly basis to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • NAV Verification: Regularly calculate and verify Net Asset Values (NAV) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Ad Hoc Projects: Participate in fund finance projects, especially during onboarding of new investment managers, providing valuable insights and expertise.
  • Data Integrity: Recognize the critical importance of data integrity within the Fund Finance department. Understand the role of fund finance data in supporting senior management decision-making.
  • Attention to Detail: Pay meticulous attention to detail to maintain the highest level of accuracy in financial data.
  • Key Decision Support: Serve as the engine of the company, providing vital data to inform investment decisions, including asset allocation and sector analysis.
  • Responsibility and Reliability: Assume a high level of responsibility, as the information you generate will be used by various stakeholders both within and outside the organization.
  • Understanding and Appreciation: Recognize the significance of financial data in the fund administration process, even when other parties may not fully appreciate the link.

    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
    • 2-4 years' experience in fund accounting or fund administration
    • Strong knowledge of fund accounting systems and software, with experience in Investrand being a plus.
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain data accuracy.
    • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various teams.
    • Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to handle ad hoc challenges.
    • Understanding of the financial services industry, specifically in fund management.

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    Michael Page
    Office No.202, Al Fattan Currency House Tower -1, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), PO Box 506702 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
      +971 4 709 0300

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