Accountant – Portfolio And Investment Entities

Job description / Role

Role Overview
We are seeking a capable and detail-oriented Accountant with 2–5 years of experience, ideally with a background in fund accounting, to join our finance team. Although this is not a fund accounting role, the ideal candidate will bring relevant experience that enhances their ability to manage complex portfolios, track capital movements, understand performance and management fee models, and support the financial reporting of investment entities.

You will be part of a team overseeing the accounting and reporting for a global portfolio that includes hedge funds, private equity, private debt, real estate, and public markets. Familiarity with NAVs, fund structures, and capital accounting will be essential for understanding the nuances of investment performance and fund flows.

Reports To: Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio & Investment Entity Accounting Support:
- Maintain records for capital contributions, distributions, redemptions, and subscriptions across fund investments.
- Update offline/unlinked accounts in Addepar, ensuring accuracy of holdings, valuations, and transactions.
- Support internal performance reports including benchmarking and exposure analysis.
- Reconcile data from external administrators and aggregators.

Financial Reporting:
- Assist in monthly management accounts and annual financial statements (IFRS).
- Support financial consolidation across holding structures and SPVs.
- Prepare supporting schedules for audits.
Treasury & Cash Flow Monitoring:
- Monitor liquidity across entities and coordinate capital calls, transfers, and funding.
- Track FX exposures and assist in cash flow planning.

Documentation & Controls:
- Review fund documents for fee structures and redemption terms.
- Ensure governance and approval procedures are followed.

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 2–5 years experience in accounting/finance, preferably with fund accounting or family office exposure.
- Familiarity with capital accounting, NAVs, and fund structures.
- Exposure to IFRS.
- Strong Excel and data management skills.
- Ability to collaborate with external service providers.

Preferred (but not required)
- Experience with fund administrators or custodians.
- Understanding of fee models and their impact on returns.

About the Company

A leading company in UAE.