Senior Fund Accountant

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

Senior Fund Accountant

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Ensure a high standard of delivery to clients; Train, appraise and motivate the team

To involve in the onboarding process of Global Apex NAV operating offices

Primary day-to contact with brokers/custodians and clients for the funds in the portfolio

Adherence to and maintaining the Apex standard of service, policies and procedures

Cash and portfolio reconciliation to bank and broker

Prepare working files and NAV calculation for funds

Update the fund accounting system for funds in the portfolio

Use of accounting software

Ensure trade confirmation with broker

Completion of ad-hoc projects as required by clients or reporting line manager

Timely reporting of any issues to reporting line manager

Be proactive on promoting and driving efficiency initiatives

Recording of all investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and year-end procedures

Responsible for the training of Junior staff

Preparation and review of financial statements and management account

Liaison with auditor on financial statement statutory audit

Be a natural team player.

To promptly report to your reporting line manager.

Abide to internal control procedures

Any other duties as may be assigned

Organize and attend board meetings

Process invoices and bank transfers for fund clients, and ensure liaison with banks for settlements

Preparation and filing of statutory returns with relevant authorities

Understanding and application of AML/CFT regulations to funds in portfolio and to investor/client onboarding

Skills Required:

Around 5+ years of accounting working experience in Fund industry would be an advantage

ACCA qualified or partly qualified or any equivalent qualification

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience on Fund accounting software (either Investran, Efront, Paxus or Allvue) will be an advantage

Excellent time and organizational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines

Hard worker ready to put in the extra hours

Good interpersonal communication skills

Organized, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks

Team Player

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.