Description

A Single Family Office based in Dubai is recruiting a Finance Manager to oversee the finance & reporting functions for a global, diversified portfolio.

The family office invests across asset classes with a long-term investment horizon.

This is not an investment position, though it sits alongside professional investment staff and involves regular interaction with the family.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with fund finance experience, and will have gained at least a couple of years working in a Family Office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with the CEO to define financial objectives and strategic goals, maintaining detailed review of company fundamentals and financial statements to inform investment decisions.
• Independently managing comprehensive accounting responsibilities, overseeing portfolio activities, and ensuring accuracy in reporting and financial integrity.
• Establish reporting, monitoring, systems that adheres to the standard operating procedure and financial integrity.
• Coordinating with fund managers and other parties as required providing accounting specific support and analysis.
• Conducting comprehensive research on prospective investment ideas and prepare presentations, pitch books and investment notes.
• Preliminary legwork for potential deals. Writing investment research reports, communicating investment ideas, and responding to requests for ad-hoc analytical precedents and recommendations.
• Submitting detailed financial reports through MIS, supporting treasury activities, and maintaining communication with relevant parties for accounting-related support and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Holder of a CA qualification.
• Finance experience within an Investment Fund.
• Proven experience in the family office space, with a strong background in financial analysis and investment management.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and reporting tools.