AVP, Private Equity Fund Accounting - Apex Group

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.

AVP, Fund Accountant Private Equity

Job Specification:

• For our fund clients, manage all accounting functions, including but not limited to general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, capital calls, investments, distributions, management fees, intercompany reimbursements. 
• Establish effective controls, policies, and systems.  
• Provide records for assets, liabilities, and financial transactions.  
• Provide quarterly, and annual financial reports covering sales, earning, profits, cash balances, and other financial result in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers of the company, financial statements, bank reconciliation, general tax reports and year-end close.  
• May manage lower-level professional accountants or clerks through subordinate supervisors.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Monitor bank account balances and transfers funds between accounts.  
• Handle all wire transfers.  
• Prepare payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Perform special projects as requested.

Skills Required:

• BS/BA in accounting or finance or equivalent with a minimum of 5-7 years related experience and at least one year in a supervisory position.
• CPA or MBA a plus.
• Knowledge of GAAP and solid accounting, finance and analytical skills.
• Systems and operational skills, including proficiency with Excel and accounting software.
• Written and oral communication, including ability to communicate effectively with non-financial managers and all levels of personnel.
• Time management and organizational skills.

• Energetic, flexible team player with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple shifting priorities.
• Able to stay organized and focused when working within a hectic environment

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunityemployer 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/