Ainun Kamarul Zaman

AINUN NAZRIN KAMARUL ZAMAN-• - • Ipoh, Malaysia Enthusiastic and highly-analytical professional with more than 12 years of experience in accounting and financial services. Proven track record of success in analysing portfolios & financial reports, planning & executing client deliverables, and supporting auditing process. Experienced in English/Malay Language translations and exceptional ability to proofread and revise assessment materials. Areas of Expertise include: § § § § Hedge Fund Accounting Financial Management Transfer agent Project Management § § § § PAXUS & Microsoft Office Suite Financial & Operating Reporting Internal & External Audits Financial statement preparation § § § § Cash Management Corporate Action Management Accounting Translation/Proofread Professional Experience APEX FUND SERVICES (DUBAI) LTD • Dubai • May 2013 to November 2017 ACCOUNT MANAGER Successfully planned and executed client deliverables within budgeted time. Spearheaded day-to-day activities of the Net Asset Valuations (NAV) Team and allocated the activities. Delivered full portfolio services, including corporate action and independently accounting and pricing the fund's portfolio with a full reconciliation back to broker or custodian. Appraised annual financial statements per IFRS and coordinate timely audit. Organised efficient set up of new and take on hedge and mutual funds on the system, as well as proficiently communicate with clients on the preparation of those particular new funds. Issued contract note for their capital activity and NAV statements after valuation day. Prepared project collating documents related to FATCA and CRS for the funds in team. • Managed a "bottleneck" project; updated NAV reports for two funds in two months, delayed about six months. • Efficiently completed audit for five funds within five months, which was delayed about three years. • Skilfully examined and reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly NAV of hedge funds, private equity funds and management accounts. • Expertly reviewed investor's Know Your Customer (KYC) & Anti-Money Laundering (AML) documents and completed all the due diligence before accepting subscription/redemption and maintaining full share registry. • Took an active part in cash management for the funds for monies received in and wired out to prime brokers. • Involved in monthly reporting to Group. CUSTOM HOUSE FUND SERVICES (IRELAND) LTD • Ireland • Aug 2005 to May 2013 SENIOR FUND ACCOUNTANT Started job as Junior Fund Accountant and promoted to Senior Fund Accountant position. Examined and maintained NAVs, accounting records, and portfolios prepared by junior members of the team. Bridged the communication gap between shareholder services, company secretarial, and IT departments. Involved in delegating tasks, trained junior staff and made them a valuable asset of the company. Competently identified exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution. • Engaged in regular rotation of trade processing & other accounting processes to prepare fund accounting system. • Reconciled various accounts including cash and other items, also evaluated reconciliations organised by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances. Continued… AINUN NAZRIN KAMARUL ZAMAN Page Two of Two • Functioned in accordance with the department policies and procedures, such accounting records as securities positions, prices, corporate actions related, and journal entries. • Offered expert and efficient assistance in auditing process and catered clients' specific needs and requests. ACCENTURE EUROPEAN SERVICE CENTRE LTD • Ireland • Oct 2004 to Mar 2005 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE (CONTRACTOR) • Accurately produced invoices for payments, reconciled payments, also monitored accounts. • Evaluated, sorted and matched invoices and checked requests in the SAP Package system. OTHER EXPERIENCE Freelance Proofreader (March 2019 to present) • Performs thorough reads, reading for typos, grammar and sense and providing suggested edits when necessary for a fictional novel. Freelance Mobile App Tester (May 2018 to Aug 2018) • Conducted mobile apps testing and triaged mobile device applications issues. Freelance Translator (May 2017) • Successfully translated an academic article for 2nd Student Southeast Asian Conference, Frankfurt. Volunteer Finance Officer Exchange Dublin (Sep 2012 to Feb 2013) • Responsible for general ledger activity through bookkeeping, including all support schedules and reconciliations. Pro bono Auditor of IMAM (Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia) Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (2012) Education Fellow, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 2013 Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), 2008 Post Graduate, ACCA Affiliate, Dublin Business School Ireland, 2005 National Diploma in Business Studies in Accounting, Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran Mara, Kuala Lumpur, 2002 Courses Translation Course (Intensive), Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM), 2018 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Awareness Training, CCL Academy Dubai, 2014 Global Financial Crime Training, Thomson Reuters, 2013 Psychology Evening Course: The Science of Behaviour and Mind, Trinity College Dublin, 2010