Fund Accountant

Apex; Manama; On-site; BHD 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex is seeking an experienced fund administrator to coordinate and manage all administration for a group of clients. The role includes NAV file reviews, financial statement review, and participation in audits.

Successful candidates will have 5–10 years in fund accounting with a degree in accounting or finance, and strong multitasking and client relationship skills. AML/KYC onboarding and MIS reporting are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of Private Equity and close-ended fund structures.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and fund governance.
• 5-10 years experience in fund accounting with a professional degree in accounting or finance.
• Ability and desire to work to tight deadlines and to multi-task on projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administration for a group of clients, including NAV file reviews for multiple funds.
• Review annual financial statements and assist in audit processes.
• Process fund capital calls and distributions.
• Onboard investors including AML/KYC documentation review.
• Ensure timely and accurate client deliverables and MIS reporting.
• Regularly interact with fund directors and other stakeholders.

Skills

Private Equity knowledge

Fund accounting

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Professional degree in accounting or finance

Job description

The Role amp Key Responsibilities

The principal responsibility for the position is the coordination and management of all administration functions relating to a specific group of clients Responsibilities will include Review of Net Asset Valuation NAV files for a variety of Private Equity funds ensuring their accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory proceduresReview of annual financial statementsCalculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributionsAssist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationshipsInvestor onboarding including AML KYC documents reviewAssist in staff collaboration and ensure that client deliverables are being metResponsible for the consistency and accuracy of assigned relationshipsSubmission of regulatory on behalf of clientsRegular interaction with clients fund directors and other relevant partiesAssist management with MIS reporting

Skills Required

A detailed understanding of Private Equity and other close ended fund structures and the fund administration industryA detailed understanding of regulatory requirements5-10 years experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting or financeAn ability and desire to work to tight deadlinesAn ability to multi-task and manage projectsExcellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues clients other stake holdersExcellent organisational skillsExcellent communication skill 5-10 years experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting or financeAn ability and desire to work to tight deadlinesAn ability to multi-task and manage projectsExcellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other stake holdersExcellent organisational skillsExcellent communication skill