Fund Accountant - Private Equity
Apex Group Ltd
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 - Private Equity Funds
The successful candidate will join the Fund Services team and will be closely working with Clients and Client Service Managers based in US region in connection with the performance of duties related to the administration of Private Equity Funds. Candidate should have 2 plus years of relevant experience in the Administration of Private Equity Funds and Net Asset Value calculations. Should have relevant experience in hybrid structure Private Equity Funds, Client relationship management, Preparing Financials/Investor notices and other Client reporting, Processing payments etc.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Preparation of the NAV and Financials of the Private Equity and Hybrid Funds that include
recording Journal Entries, preparing monthly/Quarterly/Annual Financials, processing payments, preparing investor notices and various client reporting. - Ensure all cash activity is booked in the accounting platform timely and reconciles monthly to the bank statements
- Prepare Capital Call and distribution workings along with notices and release to respective investors
- Handle migration of Hybrid and PERE Funds from onshore location independently and ensure SLA targets are met.
- Individually handle the deliverable requirements on daily/weekly/monthly/Quarterly basis.
- Liaising with Onshore team on various requirements and ensure all supports are provided to the auditors to get the financials approved on the agreed timeline.
- Liaising with multiple stake holders in the organization and ensure the tight deadlines are met.
- Onboard new PE/Hybrid Funds in the accounting platforms (Investran, Allvue and eFront).
- Help to customize reports in Investran/eFront/Allvue to support the client requirements.
- Understand and complete adhoc requests from clients.
Skills Required
- Graduate or Post graduate in Accounting, MBA Finance, CA/CMA is preferred
- Experience working with accounting platforms such as Investran, eFront, or Allvue and Macro enabled workbooks is preferred
- Good conceptual knowledge in accounting principles and financial statement preparation.
- Some experience in handling client relationships as well as strong written and oral communication.
- Understanding loan/debt instruments is preferred
- Experience working in Fund Accounting, NAV calculation and Financial Statement preparation is preferred
What you will get in return:
A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business
Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly
We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have five (5) days in office requirement.
Kindly submit English CV upon application
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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/
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 souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.