This is a fund accounting role wherein you will be responsible for end-to-end fund accounting, including calculating NAV, reconciliations, preparing reports, bookkeeping, liaising with fund admins, etc.

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.

Excellent career progression|Opportunity to join a top-tier Investment Firm

• 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.

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.

• Excellent career progression
• Competitive salary & benefits
• Opportunity to join a top SWF backed Investment Firm

Michael Page