Senior NAV Oversight Specialist

Job Title: Senior NAV Oversight Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior NAV Oversight Specialist to oversee and monitor Net Asset Value (NAV) calculation processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable fund documentation, valuation policies, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with fund administrators, investment managers, custodians, finance teams, and other service providers to review NAV calculations, investigate discrepancies, monitor valuation controls, and support reliable fund reporting.

This fully remote position requires strong knowledge of fund accounting, investment operations, valuation oversight, and financial control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee NAV calculation activities performed by internal teams and external fund administrators.
• Review fund NAV statements, supporting schedules, and valuation reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform independent checks on fund valuations, income accruals, expenses, management fees, and performance fees.
• Monitor cash balances, investment positions, subscriptions, redemptions, and other fund transactions.
• Investigate NAV discrepancies, pricing exceptions, unexplained movements, and reconciliation breaks.
• Coordinate with fund administrators and investment operations teams to resolve identified issues.
• Review pricing sources, valuation methodologies, and price tolerance exceptions in accordance with approved policies.
• Monitor the application of fund accounting procedures and relevant investment restrictions.
• Assess the effectiveness of NAV control frameworks and recommend improvements.
• Review periodic fund reports and supporting documentation before authorized distribution.
• Maintain oversight logs, exception registers, reconciliation records, and issue-resolution documentation.
• Monitor service-provider performance against agreed service-level standards.
• Support periodic operational due diligence and oversight reviews of fund administrators and other service providers.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end fund accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare NAV oversight dashboards, management reports, and risk assessments.
• Escalate material valuation issues, control weaknesses, and potential financial reporting concerns to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations relating to fund operations.
• Contribute to the enhancement of NAV oversight procedures, operational controls, and reporting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Investment Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent are advantageous.
• Significant experience in NAV oversight, fund accounting, fund administration, investment operations, or financial control.
• Strong understanding of NAV calculation methodologies and fund valuation processes.
• Experience reviewing fund administrator calculations, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Knowledge of investment products, including equities, fixed income, money market instruments, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Understanding of fund structures, subscriptions, redemptions, expense allocations, and investor reporting.
• Familiarity with valuation policies, pricing controls, and investment accounting standards.
• Experience investigating NAV errors, pricing discrepancies, and reconciliation exceptions.
• Knowledge of relevant fund governance, operational risk, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems, fund accounting platforms, reconciliation tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with geographically distributed teams.

What We Offer

• A fully remote, work-from-home arrangement.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities to work with diverse investment funds and financial service providers.
• Exposure to fund governance, valuation oversight, and investment operations.
• Professional development and opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in NAV oversight, fund accounting, valuation reviews, reconciliation, and investment operations.

Application Subject: Application – Senior NAV Oversight Specialist (UAE Remote)

• Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer. Formal fund valuation approvals, regulated financial activities, investment advice, and regulatory submissions must be performed or authorized by appropriately licensed or designated personnel in accordance with applicable requirements.