AVP, Private Equity Fund Accounting

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. Apex has continually improved and evolved its product suite by surrounding these core administrative services with additional products spanning the full value chain of a fund; from information delivery and regulatory products to fund platforms and tax services. The globally distributed service model has rapidly expanded through a combination of organic growth and more recently bolstered by acquisition. Service is now delivered by over 10,000 staff across 50 offices. The Apex Group administers circa $2.3 trillion in assets, including the investments of some of the largest funds and institutional investors in the world

AVP, Private Equity Fund Accounting

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

• 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 and attributes for success:

• 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 high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• 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 marketing team.
• The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer 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/