Associate, Financial Reporting, Global Investment Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Our client is a successful global investment management firm which is currently looking for an associate in financial reporting. The firm invests across multiple jurisdictions through a number of strategies, with an accent on long term, stable financial growth.What the job involves

The associate plays a key role in completing all accounting entries to ensure accurate and timely data records are created, and communicating information, findings and key narratives to diverse stakeholders. The individual will have a purview across asset classes.

• Be a proactive and engaged member of the accounting and financial service team
• Develop sustainable processes with regard to new investments
• Assist with the production of the weekly cash book
• Verify weekly pricing of investment securities
• Review trades captured by external fund administrators
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting systems
• Reviews of collateral calculations provided by loan calculation agents
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Communicate effectively discussion points of interest with the wider stakeholder community

Who we are looking for

• The role would suit an individual with experience in a tier one audit or accounting firms, or a custodian to banks and asset managers
• CA qualification is desirable, as well as strong academics in business, finance, accounting or similar
• Highly numerate, and with strong people skills in communication and presentation.