Fund Accountant | Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Citco is seeking a Fund Accountant to prepare periodical financial reporting for institutional clients, including Net Asset Value determination and financial statements. The role involves cash, portfolio, and capital reconciliations, client communication, and assisting with new client onboarding and audits.
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Responsibilities
- Prepare periodical financial reporting for institutional clients, including determination of Net Asset Value and preparation of Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Profit and Loss Statement
- Execute financial control elements covering assets, liabilities, income and expenses, and equity
- Independently complete cash, portfolio and capital reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies
- Review and process notices received for capital calls and distributions on underlying portfolio Fund holdings
- Maintain contact with client operations staff, Banks, Custodians and Brokers
- Monitor compliance with various client service agreements
- Assist with new client onboarding and new launches to successful completion
- Participate in the fiscal year end audit process and provide information to auditors as required
- Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure that client needs are met
- Assist with ad hoc projects
Requirements
- University degree in accounting, finance, economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook
- Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional, and fast paced work environment
- Experience working in the financial industry or public accounting is an advantage
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About Citco
- Citco is the market leader and premier provider in asset servicing since 1948.
- The Fund Administration is Citco's core business, providing alternative asset and accounting services.
Your Role
- Prepare periodical financial reporting for our Institutional clients, including the determination of Net Asset Value and prepare the Statement of Asset and Liabilities and Profit and Loss Statement
- Execute the financial control elements covering assets, liabilities, income and expenses, and equity
- Independently complete cash, portfolio and capital reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies
- Review and process notices received for capital calls and distributions on underlying portfolio Fund holdings
- Maintain contact with client operations staff, Banks, Custodians and Brokers
- Monitor compliance with various client service agreements
- Assist with new client onboarding and new launches to successful completion
- Participate in the fiscal year end audit process and provide information to auditors as required
- Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure that client needs are met
- Assist with ad hoc projects
About You
- University degree in accounting, finance, economics or professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook
- Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional, and fast paced work environment
- Experience working in the financial industry or public accounting is an advantage
Our Benefits
- We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements.
- We embrace diversity and prioritize hiring people from diverse backgrounds.
- Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.
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