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

Fund Accountant – Superannuation (12 months contract)

Location: Sydney

Description

The primary purpose of the role is to complete various tasks including daily bank reconciliations, asset reconciliations, and time to time, Business Activity Statements and other ad hoc accounting related tasks associated with superannuation funds.

Job specification

• Completion of Daily Bank Account reconciliations and the efficient and timely management of exceptions associated with these reconciliations

• Completion of monthly asset reconciliations and the efficient and timely management of exceptions associated with these reconciliations

• Liaise directly with all processing teams regarding the investigation and clearance of exception items identified by the above reconciliation processes

• Liaise with internal and external parties regularly to obtain information for reconciliation purposes

• Assisting other accountants and senior staff with ad hoc reconciliations and accounting tasks

• Ad-hoc fund accounting tasks

Skills Required:

• 2+ years fund accounting experience preferred

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting

• CPA (preferred but not necessary)

• Practical knowledge in reconciling large data base and amalgamating subsidiary ledgers

• Sound understanding of investment markets and the broader finance industry

• An understanding of distributions, tax provisioning for superannuation funds

• Advanced Excel Skills

• Preferred knowledge and experience in Audit for Superannuation/investments

• Client delivery and service experience

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;

• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.