Yenny Brown

Senior Manager with 18+ years of financial services experience, including 15 years post-CPA qualification. Proven expertise in fund administration, financial reporting, investor relations, and compliance across multi-jurisdictional funds (Cayman Islands, BVI, Mauritius, UK, Luxembourg, Singapore). Adept at leading teams, managing fund operations, implementing control frameworks, and optimizing financial systems.

Senior Manager – Fund Administration - Ogier Global - London

(2020-08)

• Developed and implemented a robust control framework for financial reporting and administration.
• Established comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Led the onboarding of the Investran system for fund administration, enhancing system utilization and efficiency.
• Conducted training sessions for new hires and served as the "Super-User" for system optimization.
• maximizing the system and adoption to exceed client expectations, enhance staff efficiency, and assist in risk management.
• Participate in pitching to prospective clients and assist in preparing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Managed the onboarding process for new clients, ensuring smooth transitions and efficient account setups.
• Managed client deliverables and ensured adherence to project timelines
• Liaised with banks to open and maintain fund accounts, fostering strong client relationships.
• Oversee financial reporting requirements for major clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Supervised annual audits and presented quarterly financial information at client board meetings.
• Ownership of data and reporting architecture. Understanding how data flows through the business, how it is structured and how it can be used for better decision making.
• Recruited, led, and motivated a team of accounting and administration professionals, ensuring each team member aligns with the client service and system focus of Ogier Global's strategy.
• Provided training and support to junior team members on complex fund-related issues.
• Address complex issues related to the funds under Ogier's administration. This includes handling complex rebalancing and equalizations, consolidations for structures with multiple reporting currencies, and producing carry models as specified in LPAs/constitutional documents
• We currently manage 10 clients across closed-ended structures, including debt, private equity, fund of funds, real estate, and venture capital.
• Defined and led the implementation of clear operational service standards.
• Established data-driven SLAs and KPIs to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
• Reinforced the Group’s vision and promoted the use of lean management tools.
• Supported sustainable business improvements through continuous incremental changes.
• Represented the Company in business development activities, including attending industry events and engaging with professionals across asset management and fund administration.

Fund Controller - CQS (UK) LLP - London

(2019-09 - 2020-03)

Contract role

• Managed full administration and accounting for a newly launched Cayman Islands Private Equity Fund and ICAV structure.
• Oversaw financial information from administrators and advised on equalisations, carried interest, and management fees.
• Reviewed drawdown/distribution calculations, improved systems and processes, and ensured third-party service quality.
• Liaised with auditor, tax and legal advisors across multiple jurisdictions.

Senior Fund Accountant - Bregal Investments - London

(2019-02 - 2019-09)

Contract role

• Financial Reporting: Reviewed and prepared financial statements, quarterly reports, and other investor reports for Bregal’s funds across various jurisdictions (US, Germany, and UK) in accordance with LPA GAAP and US GAAP.
• Capital Transactions: Reviewed and prepared drawdown and distribution calculations for multiple funds.
• Audit Assistance: Assisted the Finance Director in reviewing audit reports for the funds.
• Administrator Coordination: Liaised with fund administrators in Ireland and Luxembourg regarding the administration of the Luxembourg structure.
• Data Review: Reviewed financial data using eFront as the investment system and portfolio data in iLevel.
• Tax Reporting: Reviewed K-1 calculations for the funds.

Debt and Private Equity Fund Manager - AlterDomus (UK) - London

(2017-03 - 2018-08)

• Led a team of 4, managing end-to-end deliverables for UK, Cayman Islands, and Mauritius clients, including performance evaluation and development.
• Oversaw client deliverables, ensuring timely project completion and strong client relationships.
• Maintained financial controls: reviewed management accounts, bank reconciliations, consolidated accounts, and ensured data accuracy in BOB 50, Sage Line 50, and E-front.
• Ensured compliance with AML/KYC regulations, collaborating with the compliance department on regulatory changes.
• Managed annual audits, coordinated with auditors and depository teams, and reviewed all key client reports, including NAV, capital accounts, and fee calculations.
• Ran fund operations covering debt facility management, FATCA/CRS reporting, multi-currency funds, hedging, and legal document review.
• Authorized and reviewed client payments, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Conducted carried interest and IRR calculations and enforced strong internal controls.
• Filed regulatory reports with the LSE, ISE, and Companies House on time.

Alternative Investments Operations Analyst - Olayan Europe Limited - London

(2012-11 - 2017-02)

• Monitored and reviewed international investments, valuations, and consolidated cash flows for private equity and real estate portfolios.
• Managed E-Front investment software and collaborated with IT for system improvement.
• Prepared board reports (including KPIs), calculated management fees per LPAs, and reviewed financial statements (US GAAP, Lux GAAP, FRS102, IFRS).
• Oversaw consolidations for group entities and facilitated system enhancements for performance analysis.
• Liaised with Treasury and auditors, managed multi-currency funds, and provided executive support.
• Handled budget reviews, ensured compliance (including Passive Foreign Investments Company issues), and served as the main stakeholder contact for operational matters.

Finance and Accounting Assistant Manager - Kendall Court Capital Partners Ltd. - Jakarta

(2007-06 - 2012-09)

• Tracked capital commitments and managed investor and co-investor queries.
• Prepared monthly/quarterly reports, NAV calculations, and managed intercompany loans.
• Oversaw accounting and IFRS financial statements for funds and related entities; reviewed SPV management accounts.
• Coordinated third-party administration, audit, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Managed capital calls, distributions, corporate governance documents, and internal control memos and valuations.

Head Accounting - PT. Misteron Prima Surya - Jakarta

(2003-06 - 2007-05)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Institut Akuntan Publik Indonesia - IAPI (2011)

Chartered Financial Analyst Program - level 1 – awarded scholarship - CFA Institute, USA (2010)

Bachelor of Economics - Accounting - Trisakti University, Jakarta (2003 - 2007)