Fund Admin Officer

ABOUT US 

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

Join our Corporate Services Team in Nicosia as a Fund Admin Officer.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

Fund Accounting

• Work on a diversified portfolio of local and foreign clients. Establish a strong relationship with the clients, assist with day-to-day requests and respond to their needs;
• Ensure pre-agreed internal and external deadlines are met consistently and significant issues are communicated to the Manager as appropriate;
• Onboard and set-up new funds and investors into the accounting system in accordance to governing documents (i.e., PPM, LPA);
• Process quality accounting/bookkeeping and fund administration service for closed and open-ended Alternative Investments Funds (AIFs);
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly/semi-annual/annual/ Net Asset Value (the “NAV”) reporting pack;
• Drafting of financial statements based on International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) disclosures in accordance with audit standards;
• Facilitate annual audits of the Funds and liaise with the auditors to ensure timely completion of audit;
• Liaise with the Funds’ Managers, Investors, Bankers, Depositaries, Independent Auditors and Other Service Providers to the Funds;
• Liaise with the implementation specialists for new modules on the existing systems or migrating funds on new systems.

Transfer Agency Services

• Maintenance of the shareholder/investor register;
• Prepare capital call or subscription/distribution/redemption/conversion/share transfer calculations and process these in a timely manner. Liaise with the Transfer Agent regarding Investor related transactions and communications;
• Co-ordinate documentation for capital activities to ensure AML compliance. Review compliance with company defined checklists, procedures, and controls;
• Management of commitment agreements and subscription forms including monitoring of commitments, drawdowns, and uncalled commitments.

YOUR PROFILE

• You hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Accounting or Economics, or have completed or nearly completed your ACA/ACCA examinations;
• You have at least 2-3 years of relevant experience in alternative investment fund administration;
• Knowledge and understanding of the fund industry landscape and operations, accounting, and payment procedures), along with the AIF Law and other relevant legislations;
• Competent accounting knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”);
• Basic tax knowledge, including Corporate Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, FATCA & CRS, DAC6;
• Professional, confident, and highly motivated individual, with an ability to handle multiple engagements/projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, positive attitude to learn and strong team player;
• Possess strong values, personal integrity, and emotional intelligence;
• Advanced level of Microsoft (“MS”) Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge and prior experience on eFront/Yardi/ other funds administration system, will be considered an advantage;
• Strong knowledge of Caseware.  Experience on consolidation process, will be considered an advantage;
• Preparing payroll for clients’ employees and knowledge of Payroll Master/eSoft software will be considered an advantage;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English. 

OUR OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave and graduation leave.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location.

EQUITY IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.  

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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