Investment Administrator

Job description / Role

Adecco are recruiting for a very high profile client in Adu Dhabi for an Investment Administrator responsible for supporting team members in undertaking the day-to-day administration of the Direct Investments portfolio. These duties include producing management financial statements/portfolio accounts and ad-hoc reports. Carries out the day-to-day management of the accounting processes and procedures for the Direct Investments portfolio. Carries out various periodic or ad hoc analytical work and prepares and submits reports on such subjects as performance, cash flow forecasts, foreign exchange exposure, investment transactions. Undertakes specific studies and analyses as directed.

The position holder reports to Senior Investment Analyst, Direct Investments Department.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides execution support, monitors the DI investments and manages the investments accounting processes.
- Prepares, monitors and regularly updates the assigned reports.
- Measures the DI investments performance against relevant industry benchmarks and public market indices.
- Manages the deal log process and filing system.
- Assists with the development, implementation and update of various department process checklists and procedures.
- Ensures policy and procedures are adhered to as per company policy and procedures.
- Works with third party administrators as required.
- Undertakes specific project studies, as assigned, including ad hoc analytical studies and reports.
- Carries out administrative tasks as well as other similar or related duties as assigned.

EXPECTED TEAM CONTRIBUTION
- Provides help and assistance to others as required. Is flexible and contributes to a team-oriented environment.
- Ensures up-to-date knowledge of matters relating to MIS and makes it available to team members.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares regular reports on investment activities and performance as assigned.

Requirements

- B.A. in Accounting or Finance or equivalent CPA designation
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in financial services industry with focus on investment administration and/or operations, accounting and / or financial reporting.
- Experience with financial systems and MIS.
- Good knowledge of computerized accounting processes/systems.
- Knowledge of different asset classes and financial instruments
- Significant experience with general ledger accounting, cash and securities movements, and troubleshooting

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
- Sound knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
- Sound knowledge of accounting guides & accounting standards
- Proficient user of Bloomberg; familiarity with AIM and PORT functions beneficial
- High level of IT proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word) essential.

BUSINESS ORIENTATION
- Ability to communicate effectively (ie politely, professionally and in a timely manner) with internal and external partners.
- Understands the companies specific business and operational context.

DELIVERING SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Identify alternative solutions and think through consequences of actions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internally:
Frequent contacts with other employees in the Department and with employees in other departments at own or higher level to obtain information required for analytical studies and reports.

Externally:
- Contacts with Portfolio Managers and counter-parties in order to seek clarification or answer queries
- Present appropriate information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
- Work systematically and adhere to stated operating policies and procedures.
- Open to new ideas and offers own views to enhance team results.
- Willingly gives support to co-workers and works collaboratively rather than competitively.
- Pursues tasks with energy and drive.
- Investigates problems or situations when normally not required to do so and shares relevant information with others.
- Anticipates and prevents breaches in confidentiality and/or security.

About the Company

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.

Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.