Account Manager - Closed Ended/Private Equity Funds

Private Clients and Family Office Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Description

Designation: Account Manager - Private Equity.

Role Location: Dubai Department: Fund Administration
Employment Type: Permanent/Full time


The Role & Key Responsibilities: 


The successful applicant will be part of the Apex Fund Administration service offering, 
performing, and providing Fund Administration services to Private Equity funds. 
Applicant will be expected to be proactive and independent in execution of client 
service delivery. 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:
• Manage production of client quarterly and annual reporting and related 
accounting activities;
• Perform reviews of client quarterly and annual reporting and related accounting 
activities;
• Ensure reporting deliverables are produced and reviewed to a high standard and 
delivered in a timely manner;
• Ensure reporting deliverables are produced in line with the appropriate 
accounting standards, fund documentation, local regulations, policies and 
procedures;
• Review of annual financial statements;
• Oversee clients’ audit process;
• Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions;
• Build excellent working relationships with clients;
• Ensure all work undertaken complies with the client’s documentation, relevant 
regulatory requirements and anti-money laundering regulations;
• Review and recommend changes to client deliverable processes;•
• Review, recommend and implement agreed changes to accounting procedures;
• Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and regulatory 
requirements;
• Follow Company procedure at all times;
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables;
• Provide cover to team members if required;
• Manage the set-up process of the accounting functions for new funds;
• Perform investor AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks;
• Ensure regulatory and tax filings are completed on time;
• Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct;
• Deliver the Apex Client Charter.


Skills Required:
• Has relevant experience of 5-8 years in a similar role incorporating the above 
functions,
• Has knowledge of Private Equity fund structures and the fund administration 
industry,
• Understands Regulatory requirements of Private Equity funds,
• Knowledge of e-Front / Yardi Voyager preferred,
• Has professional degree in accounting or finance,
• Quick to grasp and implement knowledge,
• Has strong MS office skills including Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communications skills,
• Be a proactive team player with a positive attitude towards problem resolution 
with strong attention to detail,
• Has ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Has ability to multi-task and manage projects
What you will get in return:
• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on 
the business
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on 
revenue and sales pipeline.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with 
senior management directly.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline and really make a difference.


Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less 
favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, 
colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for 
dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of 
skills, qualifications and experiences. 
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services 
and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by 
how we positively impact people, society and the planet.
For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please 
visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/