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

Position: Senior Account Manager, Closed Ended Operations

Location: Hong Kong

Description

We are seeking a Senior Account Manager to join our Closed Ended Operations team in Hong Kong, this role will be responsible for providing and managing the provision of high quality fund administration and accounting services on a day to day basis.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the full team to ensure the provision of high quality client service

• Manage performance and development of direct reports and their teams

• Manage client relationship with a portfolio of offshore alternative funds ensuring that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines

• Obtain and enhance detailed client specific knowledge to assist in providing more holistic solutions and identify potential opportunities to deepen existing relationships

• Undertake reviewer responsibilities for accounts linked to simple and complex structures

• Responsible for reviewing periodic management accounts, capital calls and distributions, capital account statements, investors’ reporting templates, year-end financial statements etc

• Prepare and co-ordinate with different teams for on-boarding of new clients and fund launches and wind ups

• Work closely with different internal parties to perform KYC checks and FATCA/CRS reporting to ensure relevant compliance and regulatory requirements are met

• Review and provide comments on fund related documents e.g. LPA

• Identify and suggest solutions to operational issues

• Liaise with lawyers, general partners, external auditors and tax advisors for fund related matters

• Coordinate and collaborate with cross‑border teams in different jurisdictions, including Hong Kong, Dalian, and India offices, to ensure consistent service delivery, efficient workflow allocation, and alignment of operational standards

• Lead and support system enhancement initiatives, including system migrations, upgrades, and process digitalisation, ensuring smooth transition, user readiness, and minimal disruption to client service

• Perform other duties as necessary to support the internal procedures and external strategic development in line with the scope of this role

Requirements:

• Entry requirements:

  • Ideally a graduate in accounting or finance and qualified accountant or non-graduates who has obtained a professional accounting qualification

  • And a minimum of seven years experience gained within fund administration, alternative asset management and/or public accounting Solid knowledge of the regulatory and financial reporting regime for alternative funds in the Cayman Islands

• Solid knowledge of the regulatory and financial reporting regime for alternative funds in the Cayman Islands

• Experienced in on-boarding new funds from an administrators’ perspective

• Strong communication skills. Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin

• Experience of managing others with ability to motivate and influence a team

• Able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Can-do attitude and willing to work additional hours when required

• Excellent client-servicing skills

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.