Fund Accountant Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE | Citco
Citco is hiring a Fund Accountant for its Abu Dhabi office. Requires a university degree in accounting, finance, or economics, with excellent Excel skills and financial reporting experience.
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From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we'll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.
Job Overview
Job Summary
Citco is seeking a Fund Accountant to join its Fund Administration team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves preparing periodical financial reporting for Institutional clients, including Net Asset Value determination, Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and Profit and Loss Statements. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in accounting, finance, or economics, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare periodical financial reporting for Institutional clients, including Net Asset Value determination and financial statements.
- Execute financial control elements covering assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and equity.
- Independently complete cash, portfolio, and capital reconciliations and investigate/resolve discrepancies.
- Review and process notices received for capital calls and distributions on underlying portfolio Fund holdings.
- Maintain contact with client operations staff, banks, custodians, and brokers.
- Monitor compliance with various client service agreements.
- Assist with new client onboarding and new launches to successful completion.
- Participate in the fiscal year end audit process and provide information to auditors as required.
- Liaise with internal and external parties to ensure client needs are met.
- Assist with ad hoc projects.
Qualifications & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this Fund Accountant vacancy in Abu Dhabi must meet the following criteria:
Mandatory Requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Outlook
- Proven ability to work in a challenging, professional, and fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional accounting designation (CFA, CGA, CMA, CA, CPA)
- Experience working in the financial industry or public accounting
How to Write a Strong CV for This Role
- 1Highlight your accounting or finance degree and any professional designations (CFA, CPA, CA, etc.) prominently.
- 2List your experience with financial reporting, Net Asset Value calculations, and reconciliations.
- 3Include keywords like "Fund Accountant", "Net Asset Value", "Financial Reporting", and "Abu Dhabi" for ATS.
- 4Emphasise your Excel skills and any experience with financial systems or ERP platforms.
- 5Keep it to 1–2 clean pages — recruiters scan in 30 seconds.
- 6Send your CV as a PDF to preserve formatting on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for this Fund Accountant position?
Apply online through the official Citco careers portal at https://fa-euxc-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/16446. Ensure your CV highlights your accounting degree and relevant experience.
What is the most important requirement for this role?
The most critical requirements are a university degree in accounting, finance, or economics, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Professional accounting designations and financial industry experience are preferred.
How much experience is needed for this job?
While specific years are not mentioned, experience in the financial industry or public accounting is considered an advantage. Fresh graduates with strong academic backgrounds may also be considered.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is competitive and will be discussed during the interview process based on experience and qualifications.
When is the joining date?
This is an immediate joining position. Candidates must be available to start as soon as possible.
