Fund Account Manager - Real Estate

Role Overview

Vice President – Real Estate Fund Administration at The Apex Group, located in Bahrain. This is a permanent, full-time position within the Fund Administration department.

Company Overview

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. The business reaches globally, services locally, and provides cross-jurisdictional services. The organization is represented by over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Role Purpose

Coordinate and manage all administration functions relating to a specific group of real asset fund clients. Perform and provide Fund Administration services with proactive and independent execution of client service delivery to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Client Reporting & Accounting

• Manage production of client quarterly and annual reporting and related accounting activities.
• Perform reviews of client quarterly and annual reporting and related accounting activities.
• Ensure reporting deliverables are produced and reviewed to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner.
• Ensure reporting deliverables comply with appropriate accounting standards, fund documentation, local regulations, policies and procedures.
• Review annual financial statements.

Audit & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee clients' audit process.
• Ensure all work undertaken complies with client documentation, relevant regulatory requirements and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Perform investor AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks.
• Perform periodic review of investor AML/KYC files.
• Review FATCA/CRS returns and oversee filing process.
• Ensure regulatory and tax filings are completed on time.
• Keep up to date with changes to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Fund Operations

• Calculate and process fund capital calls and distributions.
• Manage the setup process of the accounting functions for new funds.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Review and recommend changes to client deliverable processes.
• Review, recommend and implement agreed changes to accounting procedures.
• Follow Company procedure at all times.
• Act in accordance with the Apex Code of Conduct.
• Deliver the Apex Client Charter.

Stakeholder Management & Support

• Build excellent working relationships with clients.
• Address client and investor queries.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Provide cover to team members if required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Five to eight years of relevant experience in a similar role incorporating fund administration functions.
• Knowledge of Real Estate fund structures and the fund administration industry.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements of Real Estate funds.
• Professional degree in accounting or finance.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of e-Front or Yardi Voyager preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Proactive team player with a positive attitude towards problem resolution and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects.
• Quick to grasp and implement knowledge.

Additional Information

• High level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• Ability to define processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.
• Opportunity to innovate, bring discipline and make a tangible difference.
• Apex is an equal opportunity employer and ensures 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 status, responsibilities for dependants, or physical or mental disability. Hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experience.