Finance Officer - Investment Manager

Client of Michael Page; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned company in the financial services sector is looking for a Finance Officer - Investment Manager in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, and collaborating with external auditors. Applicants should possess a relevant degree, CPA/ACA/ACCA as an advantage, and 4-8 years of experience, preferably in Big 4 audit with a focus on financial services clients.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience including Big 4 audit experience with financial services clients.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and experience with fund accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of financial reports in compliance with IFRS.
• Collaborate with external auditors and maintain records of portfolio companies.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA/ACA/ACCA

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle)

Job description

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  Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports in compliance with IFRS.
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  Work closely with accountants on the team and review work (general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations)
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  Support the financial close process and help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
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  Maintain records for portfolio companies, fund entities, and internal cost centers.
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  Collaborate with external auditors and assist with year-end audit requirements.
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  Ensure compliance with internal controls and support process improvements.
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  Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis as needed.
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  Work closely with fund administration teams, investment teams, and internal stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

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  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/ACA/ACCA is an advantage.
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  4-8 years of experience, including Big 4 audit experience with financial services clients (e.g., asset management, investment funds, private equity).
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  Sound knowledge of IFRS; experience with fund accounting or investment vehicles is a plus.
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  Strong Excel and financial systems skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) is desirable.
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  Highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
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  Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

Keywords

• Finance Officer - Investment Manager

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