Senior Manager (Fund Accounting)

We are looking for a Senior Manager – Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our team in Lahore on a full-time, on-site basis. This role involves working closely with and supporting the CFO by leading accounting and financial reporting across various funds, investment structures, SPVs, and portfolio entities. The ideal candidate will have strong UAE experience, particularly with DIFC and/or ADGM fund and investment accounting and reporting. This position requires leadership skills to manage teams, enhance controls, and leverage technology to improve reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead day-to-day accounting operations and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across multiple entities.
- Review general ledgers, journal entries, bank and investment reconciliations, intercompany balances, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and review standalone and consolidated financial statements, management accounts, and reporting packs in line with applicable accounting standards.
- Oversee fund accounting activities including NAV calculations, capital accounts, fee accruals, and investor allocations according to each fund structure.
- Maintain accurate accounting for investments, capital calls, subscriptions, distributions, redemptions, and valuation movements.
- Coordinate portfolio and investment reporting, including performance analysis, cash flow monitoring, and investor and board reporting.
- Support the CFO with budgets, forecasts, liquidity planning, variance analysis, and financial insights.
- Liaise with fund administrators, investment teams, portfolio companies, auditors, tax advisers, and other service providers.
- Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory, statutory, and tax reporting requirements, especially those relevant to DIFC and ADGM entities.
- Lead audit preparation, resolve accounting queries, and maintain audit-ready records.
- Strengthen accounting policies, approval workflows, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Support onboarding of new funds and entities, including setting up accounting systems, reporting structures, and opening balances.
- Lead, mentor, and review the accounting team’s work to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
- Utilize Power BI, advanced Excel, automation, and AI tools to enhance reporting efficiency and reduce repetitive tasks.

Required Qualifications

- Qualified CA or ACCA.
- 5 to 8 years of relevant experience, including leadership of accounting and reporting teams.
- Strong UAE experience with direct fund and investment accounting and reporting exposure in DIFC and/or ADGM.
- Proven ownership of fund accounting, financial close, financial statements, NAV review, and investor reporting.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS, investment accounting, consolidation, and accounting for funds and SPVs.
- Experience supporting a CFO and managing reporting across multiple entities and stakeholders.
- Background in asset management, private equity, real estate investment, or similar fund environments.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting, ERP, or fund administration systems.
- Practical experience with Power BI; skills in Python, VBA, Power Query, or other automation tools are advantageous.
- Ability to responsibly use AI tools for financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement while maintaining data confidentiality and review controls.
- Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information

- Experience with KSA accounting and reporting is a plus.
- The role is based in Lahore, Pakistan, and requires on-site presence.
- Employment type is full-time.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their CV with the subject line “Senior Manager – Fund Accounting & Financial Reporting.”