Fund Accountant

Role Overview

Fund Accountant at The Apex Group, a global fund administration and middle office solutions provider.

Company Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. The company operates across 112 offices worldwide with approximately 13,000 employees, delivering cross-jurisdictional services and reaching globally while servicing locally.

Role Purpose

Coordinate and manage all administration functions relating to a specific group of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of fund accounting services across Private Equity and other closed-ended fund structures.

Key Responsibilities

Valuation & Compliance

• Review Net Asset Valuation (NAV) files for Private Equity funds to ensure accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory procedures.
• Review annual financial statements.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of assigned relationships.

Fund Operations

• Calculate and process fund capital calls and distributions.
• Manage investor onboarding including AML/KYC documents review.
• Submit regulatory filings on behalf of clients.

Audit & Reporting

• Assist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationships.
• Assist management with MIS reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Facilitate regular interaction with clients, fund directors, and other relevant parties.
• Assist in staff collaboration and ensure that client deliverables are being met.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5–10 years' experience in fund accounting.
• Professional degree in accounting or finance.
• Detailed understanding of Private Equity and other closed-ended fund structures and the fund administration industry.
• Detailed understanding of regulatory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.