Senior Accountant, Fund Management

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established financial organization in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Accountant in Fund Management. In this role, you will supervise finance teams, manage financial operations, and ensure compliance with reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with strong knowledge of SFRS, IFRS, and US GAAP. Opportunities for career development are available within the organization.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience, preferably with some years in audit.
• Good knowledge of SFRS, IFRS, and US GAAP.
• Ability to manage financial compliance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Finance Executives and ensure accuracy of their work.
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial closings.
• Manage daily cash operations and maintain bank accounts.
• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate with auditors during audit processes.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Financial reporting

Mentoring

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or ACCA certification

Job description

Senior Accountant, Fund Management

Michael Page Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Exposure to diverse financial operations and reporting
• Career growth in client servicing and process improvement

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organization in the real estate sector, known for its robust financial practices. Operating with a strong presence in Singapore, the firm offers a stable and professional environment for its employees.

Job Description

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to Finance Executives, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their work.
• Oversee the preparation of accounting records, reconciliations, and schedules to support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage daily cash operations across multiple legal entities, including payments, investments, funding, bank account maintenance, and cash flow planning.
• Supporting loan administration and debt servicing activities, including preparation of drawdown, repayment, and rollover notices, monitoring of covenants, compliance certificates, and related account management.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting to investors, including the preparation of IFRS‑compliant consolidated financial statements, interim reporting, key metrics, and operating reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory financial statements under SFRS or IFRS, various local filings, tax returns, loan compliance, and regulatory/statistical reporting.
• Review GST reporting, statutory tax computations, and work closely with internal tax teams and external advisors to ensure timely submissions.
• Assist with US tax reporting requirements through schedule preparation.
• Provide reporting to the Fund Management team in line with investor requirements.
• Maintain compliance with internal control standards and financial reporting policies.
• Coordinate with both internal and external auditors during audit processes.

The Successful Applicant

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is highly regarded.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with some years in audit.
• Good knowledge of SFRS & IFRS with working knowledge of US GAAP & relevant Singapore legislations.

What's on Offer

Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within the organization.

Contact: Amber Chang (Lic No: R1984307/ EA no: 18C9065)