Job Description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds 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.
Thats why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply xe2x80x98empower you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and well 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 successful applicants primary responsibility will be to perform the accounting functions and the related reporting deliverables of a portfolio of PE(RE) clients in line with the relevant service level agreements. The successful applicant will assist the Team Leader/Assistant Manager - Accounting with certain review functions and provide training and guidance to junior accountants.
Outline of main duties and responsibilities
1. INVESTOR SERVICES AND TRANSFER AGENCY
xc2xb7 Responsible for the timely delivery of all investor communication and reporting,
in line with the agreed SLAs and fund documentation
xc2xb7 Respond to and resolve investor queries
xc2xb7 Manage / facilitate investor transactions, such as capital calls and
distributions
xc2xb7 Perform the accounting for investor related transactions
2. ACCOUNTING AND FUND OPERATION
xc2xb7 Obtain an in-depth understanding of the clients fund documentation and
requirements
xc2xb7 Assist with capturing fund payments on online banking platforms
xc2xb7 Perform the primary fund accounting functions for a portfolio of allocated
Funds.
This includes, but is not limited to:
xc2xb7 Cash book processing & preparation of bank reconciliations
xc2xb7 Accounting for standard monthly/quarterly expense and income related jour
nals in line with supporting documentation
xc2xb7 Calculation of performance fees, carried interest and equalization as required
by fund documentation
xc2xb7 Collation and verification of information from 3rd parties
xc2xb7 Accounting for investment transactions, including but not limited to:
xc2xb7 Review of investment documentation and providing accounting guidance
(where applicable)
xc2xb7 Loading deal static data onto the system
xc2xb7 Calculation of investment IRR
xc2xb7 Review investment valuations
xc2xb7 Accounting for investment related transactions
xc2xb7 Timely calculation and delivery of the fund NAV
xc2xb7 Take responsibility for the preparation and timely delivery of the agreed report ing pack for a portfolio of clients, within agreed timeframes together with any
supporting schedules
3. ANNUAL AUDIT
xc2xb7 Preparation of the annual financial statements, and any other required reports,
in line with IFRS, Lux GAAP or other accounting standards as applicable
xc2xb7 Preparation of the annual audit file for the auditors
xc2xb7 Take responsibility for managing the audit process on behalf of a portfolio of
allocated clients, including, but not limited to:
xc2xb7 Setting up the audit timeline together with the auditors, other team members,
the client and other stakeholders
xc2xb7 Facilitating any internal communication and collaboration between APEX de
partments / jurisdictions
xc2xb7 Resolving any audit queries
4. CLIENT MANAGEMENT
xc2xb7 Perform, regular client operational calls for an allocated portfolio of clients and
provide client feedback to management and the rest of the team
xc2xb7 Liaise and build relationships with other relevant internal teams to ensure a
seamless delivery of services to our clients
5. REVIEW AND TRAINING
xc2xb7 Assist the Team Leader/Assistant Manager - Accounting with the review of se
lect, non-complex funds
xc2xb7 Provide guidance and on-the-job training to interns and junior accountants
6. REGULATORY
xc2xb7 Assistance with any other regulatory/internal reporting requirements
7. OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
xc2xb7 Any other ad hoc tasks as required
Qualifications & experience:
xc2xb7 An accounting qualification (minimum B.Compt / Com Accounting or
equivalent
xc2xb7 Preference will be given to candidates working towards a professional qualifi
cation such as CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or CIMA.
xc2xb7 2 years relevant accounting experience in a similar industry or business type,
preference will be given to staff with private equity or real estate experience
Skills Required
xc2xb7 Accounting knowledge:
xc2xb7 Up-to date working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
and experience in preparation of accounts in accordance with those standards,
xc2xb7 Experience and knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and experience in preparation of accounts under those standards will be beneficial
xc2xb7 An understanding of funds and fund structures will be an advantage;
xc2xb7 Experience in all aspects of multi-currency accounting; and
xc2xb7 Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of:
xc2xb7 Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook email;
xc2xb7 Experience with Investran will be advantageous.
xc2xb7 Highly organised, efficient and professional with excellent administrative and
organisational skills;
xc2xb7 Have a confident , professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing
with clients and intermediaries of the business;
xc2xb7 Inquisitive mind set and innovative;
xc2xb7 Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management; and
xc2xb7 Work collaboratively and effectively within the PE(RE) team as well as other de
partments within APEX.
Personal characteristics:
xc2xb7 A real xe2x80x98can do attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence
and hunger for growth;xc2xb7 Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and
continually strives for
personal improvement in all that they do;
xc2xb7 Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to
accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to
work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and
xc2xb7 Will take accountability for their actions.
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.