Vice President | Real Assets | Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Citco is seeking a Vice President for Real Estate Fund Accounting in Abu Dhabi to lead fund accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, financial statement preparation, and client relationship management.
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Responsibilities
- Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub ledgers
- Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries
- Prepare trial balances and work paper products
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, partner capital statements, and LP/GP allocations
- Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets and financial data
- Review real estate fund clients' partnership agreements, PPMs, and other fund materials
- Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system
- Monitor compliance with client agreements, including Service Level Agreements
- Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables
- Process wire transfer payments on behalf of clients
- Liaise with property management companies and internal/external parties, including auditors and legal counsel
- Assist in client audit procedures
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA
- 10+ years of public/private real estate accounting experience
- Experienced in preparing and reviewing general ledgers and financial statements
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
- Advanced MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint
- Strong knowledge of Yardi, Investran, eFront
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
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About the Team & Business Line
- Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected.
Your Role
- Maintain and control the general ledger and various sub ledgers.
- Process standard and complex bookkeeping entries.
- Prepare trial balances and work paper products.
- Prepare financial statements, footnotes, partner capital statements, and LP/GP allocations.
- Prepare and analyze complex Excel spreadsheets and financial data.
- Specialist with accounting granularities including consolidation process for complex fund structures.
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourgish fund vehicles including UK REITs.
- Proficient with GAAP knowledge (IFRS, LUX GAAP and conversions) and be able to produce technical accounting memos when required.
- Review real estate fund clients' partnership agreements, PPMs, and other fund materials.
- Participate in the implementation of fund structures onto the accounting system.
- Monitor compliance with client agreements, including Service Level Agreements.
- Monitor the timing and quality of client deliverables.
About You
- Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Designated accountant or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
- 10+ years of public/private real estate accounting experience.
- Experienced in preparing and reviewing general ledgers and financial statements.
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
- Advanced MS Excel; proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong knowledge of Yardi, Investran, eFront.
- Experience in Limited Partnership accounting.
- Background in private equity/real estate fund administration.
- Familiarity with tax efficient European structures, related investment vehicles, and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Motivated, diligent, and deadline driven.
Our Benefits
- We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements.
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