Senior Fund Account Manager - Real Estate

Vice President - Real Estate, Fund Administration

Role

Location:

Bahrain

Department: Fund Administration

Employment Type: Full-time

The successful applicant will be part of the Apex Fund Administration service offering, performing and providing Fund Administration services to Real Estate funds. The individual will maintain client relationships; take responsibility for the 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.

• Ensuring NAV calculations are reviewed and delivered by the agreed delivery time frames 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 practice 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/LYC 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.

• Holds a Professional accounting qualification with a strong academic background;
• At least 10+ years’ relevant experience in real estate 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 my own analysis and expertise.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Working with a strong and dynamic team;
• Training and development opportunities;
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross‑jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

Disclaimer:
Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.