Senior Fund Accountant

Trident Trust, a leading financial services provider in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to join their dynamic team. Our company specializes in fund services, offering comprehensive solutions to hedge funds and private equity funds. At Trident Trust, we are committed to delivering exceptional client service while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

As a Senior Fund Accountant at Trident Trust, your primary responsibility will be to prepare and review hedge fund and private equity fund valuations. This includes tasks such as portfolio valuation, fee computation, accruals, income allocations, and calculating fund Net Asset Value (NAV) and performance returns. You will also be responsible for delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages to fund clients and managers. In addition, you will provide operational support for funds, prepare financial statements, footnotes, audit support files, distribute capital statements to investors, and manage investor share registers.

Client relationship management is a key aspect of this role. You will be expected to manage client relationships effectively by resolving issues promptly and assisting clients with portal access. Furthermore, you will liaise with auditors and respond to client inquiries via email and telephone. Additionally, as a Senior Fund Accountant at Trident Trust, you will lead and coach junior fund accounting staff to ensure the team's success.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess a relevant professional qualification or demonstrate a commitment to working towards one. A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role within a management company is required. Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks, finance principles, reporting standards, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal skills, professional ethics, integrity are essential for success in this role. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career in fund accounting within a reputable organization like Trident Trust apply now! This position is suitable for mid-career professionals seeking growth opportunities in the financial services industry.

• >3 years of experience in fund accounting within a management company.

• - Ability to prepare and review hedge fund and private equity fund valuations.
• - Strong understanding of financial packages, general ledgers, and NAV calculations.
• - Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, auditors, and team members.
• - Proficiency in building and maintaining client relationships.
• - Team management skills to lead and coach junior staff.

Seniority Level: Specialist-Level

• Mid-Senior level

Job Functions: Finance & Accounting

• Finance
• Accounting

Industries : Information Technology

• Finance
• Accounting