Senior Family Office Accountant

Bahrain
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We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Family Office Accountant to oversee and manage the global financial affairs of a private family office. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional financial management expertise, rigorous attention to detail, and a proactive, hands-on approach to complex financial operations.


This role requires a trusted professional capable of handling sensitive information with discretion while delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Manage consolidated reporting across multiple entities, trusts, and investments
  • Ensure timely and precise cash flow monitoring and forecasting
  • Maintain robust financial controls and processes

Banking & Treasury Management

  • Manage day-to-day banking relationships, including account opening, maintenance, and administration across multiple jurisdictions
  • Oversee liquidity management, ensuring optimal cash positioning across entities and accounts
  • Monitor payments, including large-value and international transfers, with appropriate controls and approvals
  • Manage treasury activities including cash pooling, FX exposure monitoring and coordination of currency transactions

Investment & Asset Oversight

  • Track and report on a diverse portfolio of investments (equities, property, private equity, etc.)
  • Liaise with external investment managers and advisors
  • Monitor performance and ensure accurate accounting treatment

Tax & Compliance

  • Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure full compliance across jurisdictions
  • Prepare and review tax documentation and filings
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial regulations

Entity & Structure Management

  • Manage accounting for complex structures including trusts, partnerships, and offshore entities
  • Support structuring decisions with financial insight

Experience

  • 10+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a family office, private wealth environment, or similar
  • Proven track record managing complex financial structures and multi-entity reporting
  • Strong experience in investment accounting and financial oversight

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge

Desirable

  • Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or family offices
  • Exposure to international structures and multi-jurisdictional tax environments
  • Familiarity with specialist accounting or portfolio management systems
Permanent
1 day, 13 hours ago
Job Title
Senior Family Office Accountant
Reference
845
Job Category
Accountancy
Job Location
Bahrain
Job Salary
Negotiable
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