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.