Account Manager

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration firm is looking for an AVP – Sr. Fund Accountant to manage client accounting matters and ensure compliance with fund terms. This role requires over 5 years of relevant experience, strong skills in fund accounting software, and excellent communication abilities. You will be part of a fast-paced team in an agile environment that promotes innovation and drives impactful results. The position is based in Qatar, offering a chance to define important functions in the organization.

Benefits

High level of visibility in a large organization

Opportunity to innovate and improve processes

Dynamic and fast-paced team environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a fund accountant or equivalent.
• Proactive and willing to drive tasks forward.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Act as the contact person for client and accounting matters.
• Review work by offshore teams for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with fund terms, conditions, and regulations.

Skills

Experience in fund accounting

Strong Educational Background in accounting

Experience in Paxus, Geneva, eFront

Strong PC skills including Word and Excel

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field

Tools

Paxus

Geneva

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

AVP – Sr. Fund Accountant / Fund Services

Role Location: Qatar

Department: Operations

Reporting Line: Head of Client Services

Employment Type: Full Time

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• Being the contact person for client and accounting matters for entities and promote excellent relationships with the clients of the company.
• Reviewing work performed by offshore teams and ensure its accuracy.
• Timely submission of NAV to the clients in line with the SLA signed by the clients.
• Ensuring all work undertaken complies with the respective fund’s terms and conditions, relevant regulatory requirements, and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Maintaining compliance with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Deputising if required during line manager’s absence.
• Communicate any issues of concern to the Line manager(s)
• Always follow company procedures.

Skills Required:

• At least 5 years plus experience preferably as fund accountant or equivalent.
• Strong Educational Background, preferably accounting.
• Strong experience in Paxus, Geneva, eFront is desirable
• Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience is required).
• Proactive and willing to drive things forward.
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.
• Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.
• Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.
• A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.
• Experience in the all-around process of fund administration including; Calculation of NAV, Pricing, Processing of Corporate Actions, Calculation of Performance Fees, Shareholder Services, AML and KYC verifications.
• Experience across Private Equity, Venture Capital, and other alternative investment fund structures (including closed-ended vehicles) is desirable

What you will get in return:

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.
• The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.