Apex Group Ltd
Senior Fund Accountant
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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
APEX LISTED COMPANIES SERVICES (UK) LIMITED
Senior Fund Accountant
Job Summary:
The role involves the provision of fund accounting and administration support to investment trusts and other corporate entities. This is a full-time position within a small team and there will be a large element of client contact/interaction. The individual performing this role will report and be accountable to the Fund Accounting Manager. The individual performing the role must be able to prepare and review management accounts and the financial aspects of Statutory Accounts under minimal supervision as well as the day-to-day oversight/management of Fund Administrators both in local and global jurisdictions. Reasonable study support for relevant professional qualifications will be provided.
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Job Accountabilities:
Preparation and/or review of Annual and Half yearly financial/other reports as may be required by clients Preparation and review of periodic management accounts to ensure accuracy and timely delivery to clients Net asset value preparation and review of outsourced activities to ensure accuracy and publication in accordance to set deadlines Preparation and/or review of schedules such as expenses, income (including special dividend treatments), cash, security holdings etc reconciliation Liaising with auditors and resolution of audit queries Liaising with clients and other service providers as required to ensure a high-quality delivery of service to clients Processing and record keeping of clients’ invoices and other payments Preparation and/or review of periodic regulatory reporting including but not limited to AIC, VAT, ONS and Compliance returns etc Assist with initiation/implementation of departmental/company-wide projects Establishment and maintenance of due diligence and KYC records Providing support to the company secretarial team with financial and other information for Board papers Oversight and review of tasks completed in global service centres Other administrative and financial reporting duties as required
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Minimum Expected Experience/ Education:
Graduate and/or finalist/newly qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW or equivalent) 3-5 years fund accounting experience preferably in listed investment companies
Special Skills Required:
Self-starter with ability to work on own initiative Understanding of the accounting and administration of listed funds and other corporate entities Knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP/FRS 102 & 104 relevant to investments trusts and AIC SORP Good knowledge and working experience using Microsoft Office softwares Good organisational skills Good verbal and written communication skills
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.
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