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 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 daily accounting operations and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes 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 compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Oversee fund accounting activities, including NAV calculations, capital accounts, fee accruals, and investor allocations tailored 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 budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, variance analysis, and providing 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 applicable to DIFC and ADGM entities.
- Lead audit preparations, address accounting queries, and maintain comprehensive, audit-ready records.
- Strengthen accounting policies, approval workflows, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Facilitate onboarding of new funds and entities, including setting up 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 repetitive tasks.

Required Qualifications

- Qualified CA or ACCA designation.
- 8-10 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, financial close, financial statements, NAV review, and investor reporting.
- In-depth 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 drive efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.

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