Fund Accountant

Position Overview

The opportunity is within the Fund Controller team that supports the European Credit Business. The Credit business has seen significant growth and this role will be supporting established and newly launched products . This is a varied role and key to the successful support of the Finance team to the Business. The person should be enthusiastic, hard working and willing to take on a challenge.

This role involves working closely with several departments within Apollo including; investment and portfolio management team, valuation and pricing, legal, tax and client and product solutions to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely information.

Primary Responsibilities:

Monthly and quarterly reporting for closed-ended and open-ended funds (working with the extended Finance and Operations team)

Maintenance and review of full accounting records on the Apollo systems (Investran, VPM) including reconciliation to administrator records

Maintenance of information in the investor and fund performance portal

Calculation of management fees and carried interest

Assisting in the quarterly valuation process

Responding to Investor queries

Fund liquidity, budgeting and expense analysis

Review, allocation and approval of invoices and expenses

Oversight of external auditors and fund administrators

Support for new fund and product launches

Working with Apollo colleagues across New York, India and London

Ad hoc p rojects

Qualifications & Experience

4 - 7 years of experience

Qualified accountant

Previous fund finance or fund administration experience

Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Diligent, collaborative team player

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Forward-thinking and creative, with high ethical standards

Experience using AI tools and technology to drive process improvement

Proven ability to take initiative

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.