Vice President - Private Equity Operations

CO_AFSADN Apex Fund Services AD Limited; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Vice President for Private Equity Operations. The role requires managing all administration functions for a specific group of clients and involves detailed knowledge of fund accounting and private equity structures. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience and a professional degree in finance or accounting. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential, and familiarity with eFront is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in fund accounting.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to multitask and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all administration functions for clients.
• Review of NAV files for Private Equity funds for accuracy.
• Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions.

Skills

Knowledge of Private Equity

Fund accounting

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Professional degree in accounting or finance

Tools

eFront

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally service locally and provide crossjurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do our hardworking team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13000 employees across 112 offices career with us should reflect your energy and passion. Thats 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 well 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 industrychanging realities. For our business for clients and for you

Position: Vice President Private Equity Operations

Location: Abu Dhabi

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage all administration functions relating to a specific group of clients.
• Review of Net Asset Valuation (NAV) files for a variety of Private Equity funds ensuring their accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory procedure.
• Review of annual financial statements.
• Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions.
• Assist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationships.
• Investor onboarding including AML/KYC documents review.
• Assist in staff collaboration and ensure that client deliverables are being met.
• Responsible for the consistency and accuracy of assigned relationships.
• Submission of regulatory and tax filings on behalf of clients.
• Regular interaction with clients, fund directors and other relevant parties.
• Assist management with MIS reporting.

Applicants should possess (as a minimum)

• A detailed understanding of Private Equity and other close-ended fund structures and the fund administration industry.
• A detailed understanding of regulatory requirements.
• 810 years experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of eFront preferred.
• An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines.
• An ability to multitask and manage projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

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, socioeconomic responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made on the basis of 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.

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.

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