Finance Manager (Investments)
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About the Role
Ghobash Group is seeking an Investments Finance Manager to oversee financial management, performance analysis, and governance of the Group's investment portfolio.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse performance of the Group's investment portfolio across multiple asset classes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio performance reports
- Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and investment metrics
- Analyse realized and unrealized gains/losses across investment holdings
- Track coupon income, dividend yields, distribution flows, and capital appreciation
- Support portfolio rebalancing and asset allocation decisions
- Prepare investment dashboards and executive reports
- Develop and maintain financial models for investment valuation and performance analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning processes
- Execute internal control reviews and compliance checks
- Oversee monthly and quarterly investment reconciliations
- Manage financial close calendars and coordinate with SSC and Business Finance teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
- 6–8 years of experience in investment finance, private equity, corporate finance, or FP&A
- Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, and performance analysis
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, portfolio valuation methodologies, and investment performance analysis
- Deep understanding of investment metrics (IRR, MOIC, NAV, etc.)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to financial governance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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Company Overview
- Actively engaged in multi asset class investment activities across various geographies
- Investment activities include direct investments in startups, taking stakes in established businesses, acquisitions, and joint ventures
Job Description
- The Investments Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial management, performance analysis, and governance of the Group's investment portfolio
- The role supports investment decision making through valuation analysis, performance tracking and financial modelling
- Additional responsibilities include oversight of statutory financial reporting, consolidated financial statements, audit coordination, and financial governance activities
Portfolio Financial Management & Performance Analysis
- Monitor and analyse performance of the Group's investment portfolio across multiple asset classes including UAE equities, Developed Market funds, Emerging Market funds, Fixed Income instruments, and Structured Notes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio performance reports, including variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and investment objectives
- Monitor portfolio performance against strategic asset allocation benchmarks, investment mandates, and key investment metrics including IRR, MOIC, DPI, and NAV
- Analyse realized and unrealized gains/losses across investment holdings and provide insights on key portfolio performance drivers
- Track coupon income, dividend yields, distribution flows, and capital appreciation across portfolio investments
- Support portfolio rebalancing and asset allocation decisions through financial analysis, performance evaluation, and market insights
- Prepare investment dashboards, portfolio summaries, and executive reports for senior management, investment committees, and family office stakeholders
- Develop and maintain financial models for investment valuation, portfolio monitoring, and performance analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long term planning processes for portfolio entities and investment activities
- Support cash flow forecasting related to investment income, redemptions, capital calls, distributions, and reinvestment strategies
Financial Governance, Internal Controls & Compliance Execution
- Execute internal control reviews and compliance checks across entities, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, RACI frameworks, IFRS requirements, and Group financial governance standards
- Oversee monthly and quarterly investment reconciliations including custodian statements, broker reports, bank balances, portfolio valuations, and investment accounting records
- Review and validate investment transactions, portfolio valuations, and accounting entries to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and internal policies
- Ensure accurate accounting treatment and classification of investments, including fair value measurement, amortized cost, and OCI classifications under IFRS
- Manage financial close calendars across entities and coordinate with SSC and Business Finance teams to ensure timely reporting and reconciliations
- Perform walkthroughs, documentation reviews, and periodic control testing to identify control gaps, operational risks, and process inefficiencies
- Ensure consistency in balance sheet classifications, recognition principles, valuation methodologies, and investment reporting practices across all entities
- Support Internal Audit engagements through preparation of supporting documentation, management responses, and remediation of agreed action items
- Support Group Tax and SSC GL teams with tax reconciliations, provisioning, and investment related tax workings
- Work closely with Treasury and Finance teams to monitor liquidity management, funding requirements, and investment related cash movements
- Support implementation and enhancement of investment reporting systems, internal control frameworks, and process automation initiatives
Stakeholder Coordination & Professional Ownership
- Act as the primary working level contact for auditors, SSC, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Business Finance for assigned entities
- Independently manage deliverables, timelines, and dependencies across stakeholders
- Escalate risks, control issues, or reporting concerns to the Finance Director with clear analysis and recommended actions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Professional qualifications such as CFA, CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
- 6–8 years of experience in investment finance, private equity, corporate finance, or FP&A
- Strong experience in financial modelling, valuation, and performance analysis
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, portfolio valuation methodologies, and investment performance analysis
- Deep understanding of investment metrics (IRR, MOIC, NAV, etc.)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, especially in cross functional settings
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to financial governance
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with investment reporting systems, Bloomberg, or portfolio management platforms
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