Fund Accountant

An established international commodity trading organization with over four decades of industry experience, headquartered in Dubai, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-value, dynamic trading environment where your technical accounting expertise will directly support global financial operations.

As a Fund Accountant, you will play a central role in managing fund accounting activities, import accounting, financial reporting, treasury support, and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate closely with both the Dubai-based leadership and an India-based finance team, ensuring that all financial information is accurate, timely, and aligned with international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting functions including NAV calculations, portfolio valuations, and account reconciliations.
• Record and account for derivatives, futures, and options transactions in line with IFRS standards.
• Manage import accounting processes, including landed cost calculations and foreign currency transaction handling.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS.
• Provide treasury support including monitoring cash flow positions, managing Letters of Credit (LCs), and Bank Guarantees (BGs).
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax, VAT regulations, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Continuously improve accounting systems, financial workflows, and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency.
• Liaise with the India-based finance team and external stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate reporting.

Requirements

• CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA (or equivalent), or actively pursuing a recognized professional accounting qualification.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in fund accounting and import accounting.
• Prior exposure to investment, commodity trading, or asset management environments is strongly preferred.
• Sound knowledge of UAE Corporate Tax, VAT regulations, and IFRS financial reporting standards.
• Fluency in both English and Hindi is required for cross-team collaboration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Solid understanding of derivatives, futures, options accounting, treasury operations, and financial controls.

Salary: AED 10,000 – 15,000 per month (estimated) | Location: Dubai, UAE | Company: Confidential