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The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
The Fund Accountant will support a growing team that provides a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to our Corporate Solutions and Capital Market clients. The role will include accounting and financial reporting, NAV reporting and fund administration duties for our portfolio of clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day fund accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients and structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures;
- Working with the manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs;
- Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP); and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting;
- Assist with the development and mentoring of trainee fund accountants;
- Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis;
- Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;
- Ensuring that all day-to-day tasks are monitored and completed in a timely and satisfactory manner;
- Working closely with the client and Apex colleagues to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions are understood and correctly captured;
- Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;
- Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division;
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV’s;
- Preparation of management accounts and IPD’s; and
- Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.
Skills / experience
- BCom Accounting Degree (or similar)
- SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualified
- Proficient in MS Excel;
- Structured and detail orientated;
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
- Excellent communication and organisation skills;
- Motivated and driven; and Fund related accounting experience will be an advantage
- Private Debt, Capital Markets, Real Assets or Private Equity knowledge will be a distinct advantage.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
