Senior Managar (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 activities across various funds, investment structures, SPVs, and portfolio entities. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the UAE market, particularly within DIFC and/or ADGM fund and investment accounting and reporting. This position requires leadership skills to manage teams, enhance financial controls, and leverage technology to improve reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily accounting operations and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes 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 specific to each fund structure.
- Maintain accurate accounting records 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 in budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, variance analysis, and delivering 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, address accounting queries, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
- Strengthen accounting policies, approval workflows, reconciliations, and internal financial controls.
- Facilitate onboarding of new funds and entities, including setup of accounting systems, reporting frameworks, 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 manual tasks.

Required Qualifications

- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or ACCA.
- 8 to 10 years of relevant experience, including leadership of accounting and reporting teams.
- Strong UAE experience with direct involvement in fund and investment accounting and reporting within DIFC and/or ADGM.
- Proven ownership of fund accounting processes, financial close, financial statement preparation, 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 with accounting, ERP, or fund administration systems.
- Practical experience with Power BI; familiarity with Python, VBA, Power Query, or other automation tools is 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 Benefits

- Experience with KSA accounting and reporting is considered an added advantage.
- Exposure to automation and AI technologies to streamline financial processes is highly valued.

Location: Lahore, Pakistan (on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time