Associate 2
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily workflows, NAV preparation, reconciliations, and client deliverables for AIF Category II funds.
- Review and finalize Daily/Monthly/Quarterly NAV calculations and investor allocation reporting.
- Perform and review management fee, performance fee, equalization, series accounting, and waterfall calculations.
- Ensure accurate booking of journal entries, capital activities, valuations, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Review portfolio pricing and valuation in line with SEBI and IFSCA regulations.
- Prepare and review investor reports, financial statements, and ad hoc client reporting.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to all service level agreements (SLAs).
- Liaise directly with clients for NAV reporting, query resolution, and ongoing operational support.
- Support audits, regulatory filings, process improvements, automation initiatives, and work migrations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members while driving performance and operational excellence.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in Alternative Investment Funds (AIF Category II) and GIFT Fund Accounting.
- In-depth knowledge of valuation methodologies for equity, debt, bonds, debentures, derivatives, and unlisted securities.
- Expertise in performance fee, management fee, equalization accounting, and waterfall calculations.
- Sound understanding of SEBI and IFSCA regulations applicable to close-ended funds.
- Experience in fund accounting, NAV preparation, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of EFront, Allvue, or Paxus is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and client management skills.
Qualification
- CA / CFA / MBA (Finance) / M.Com
- Relevant experience in AIF Fund Accounting and team management.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with complex alternative investment structures.
- Direct client exposure and leadership responsibilities.
- Involvement in automation, transformation, and strategic initiatives within fund operations.
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.