Assistant Vice President - Closed-Ended Funds
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About the Role
Apex Group seeks an Assistant Vice President for Closed-Ended Funds in Abu Dhabi to manage end-to-end administration of private equity and real estate fund structures. The role involves fund accounting, investor servicing, client relationship management, and team oversight.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee full cycle accounting for closed ended funds, including capital calls and distributions, NAV calculations and investor allocations, carried interest and waterfall calculations
- Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS/applicable GAAP
- Oversee investor onboarding processes (KYC/AML documentation, FATCA/CRS compliance)
- Review investor notices, capital call and distribution notices
- Coordinate responses to investor queries in a timely manner
- Ensure seamless maintenance of investor registers and reporting data
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Participate in regular client calls, board meetings, and reporting discussions
- Manage escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction
- Coordinate with auditors and manage audit deliverables (PBC lists, supporting schedules)
- Review and validate compliance documentation prior to client correspondence
- Support regulatory reporting and filings where applicable
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce
- Professional qualification preferred (ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent)
- 6–8 years of experience in fund administration
- Strong exposure to closed ended funds (Private Equity/Real Estate)
- Experience in managing complex fund structures and SPVs
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting (capital accounts, waterfalls, carried interest)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS standards (particularly financial instruments and disclosures)
- Strong knowledge of AML/KYC processes and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with fund systems (e.g., eFront or similar platforms)
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Role Overview
- The AVP will be responsible for managing the end to end administration of closed ended fund structures (primarily Private Equity / Real Estate), overseeing fund accounting, investor servicing, and regulatory compliance.
- The role involves client facing responsibilities, team oversight, and ensuring high quality delivery within agreed timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full cycle accounting for closed ended funds, including: capital calls and distributions, NAV calculations and investor allocations, carried interest and waterfall calculations.
- Review financial statements in compliance with IFRS/applicable GAAP.
- Oversee investor onboarding processes (KYC/AML documentation, FATCA/CRS compliance).
- Review investor notices, capital call and distribution notices.
- Coordinate responses to investor queries in a timely manner.
- Ensure seamless maintenance of investor registers and reporting data.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
- Participate in regular client calls, board meetings, and reporting discussions.
- Manage escalations, ensuring timely resolution and client satisfaction.
- Coordinate with auditors and manage audit deliverables (PBC lists, supporting schedules).
- Review and validate compliance documentation prior to client correspondence.
- Support regulatory reporting and filings where applicable.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce.
- Professional qualification preferred (ACCA/CPA/CA or equivalent).
- 6–8 years of experience in fund administration.
- Strong exposure to closed ended funds (Private Equity/Real Estate).
- Experience in managing complex fund structures and SPVs.
- Strong knowledge of fund accounting (capital accounts, waterfalls, carried interest).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS standards (particularly financial instruments and disclosures).
- Strong knowledge of AML/KYC processes and regulatory requirements.
- Familiarity with fund systems (e.g., eFront or similar platforms).
Core Competencies
- Strong client management and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
- Problem solving mindset with escalation handling experience.
- Stakeholder management across multiple jurisdictions.
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