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Senior Account Manager

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Experience

10 - 15 years

Job location

Manama - Bahrain

Education

Any graduation

Nationality

Any nationality

Gender

Not mentioned

Vacancy

1 vacancy

Job description

Roles & responsibilities

The successful applicant will be part of the Apex Fund Administration service offering, performing, and providing fund administration services to private equity funds. The individual will maintain client relationships; take responsibility for coordination of NAV calculation, regulatory reporting, audit preparation, new business take-on and due diligence requirements of the company. The individual will also manage the coordination of regulatory reporting, audit preparation, review and timely delivery of reports. This is an exciting role for someone who is determined to get involved in all aspects of fund administration.

Role responsibilities:

Ensuring NAV calculations are reviewed and delivered by the agreed delivery timeframes along with any other client specific reporting requirements
Operational onboarding of new and take on funds
Attendance of meetings where NAV calculations, financial statements and other deliverables are discussed
Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions
Ongoing implementation and refinement of SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 controls
Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex's service standards on an ongoing basis
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the funds specifications
Review and authorisation of payments via bank portals
Review of financial statements and related regulatory reports
Ability to deal with auditors (external and internal), manage and respond to audit queries
Monitoring of administration fee payments and chasing of debtors
Ensuring best practices are adopted and improving processes to gain efficiencies
Managing and training staff whilst providing feedback on their performance
Perform investor AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks
Perform periodic review of investor AML/KYC files
Review FATCA/CRS returns and oversee filing process
Act as the senior point of contact with clients both internal and external
Manage the expectations of clients, seeking and acting on client feedback
Add value to client account planning
Promote new ideas and services by applying knowledge of the industry/sector to create client value
Continually identify improvements and implement efficient ways of working
Create opportunities for cross team collaboration
Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct
Deliver the Apex Client Charter

Skills required:

Holds a professional accounting qualification with a strong academic background
At least 10+ years relevant experience in private equity fund administration role
Knowledge of accounting standards i.e. IFRS/UK/LUX/US GAAP
Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment
Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision/guidance. Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel
Experience in managing people will be considered an asset
Knowledge of eFront will be considered an advantage
Able to present financial and business data to clients adding own analysis and expertise

Desired candidate profile

Holds a professional accounting qualification with a strong academic background
At least 10+ years relevant experience in private equity fund administration role
Knowledge of accounting standards i.e. IFRS/UK/LUX/US GAAP
Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment
Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision/guidance. Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel
Experience in managing people will be considered an asset
Knowledge of eFront will be considered an advantage
Able to present financial and business data to clients adding own analysis and expertise

Company industry

Banking Financial Services Broking

Department / functional area

Finance Treasury