Fund Accountant at Apex Group

Role Summary:

• The Fund Accountant is responsible for the deliverables for a portfolio of Private Equity funds, mainly the NAV Calculation and financial statement preparations. They may be involved in investor reporting tasks. They will be required to support the CSL offices as and when needed. This includes processing accounting info from booking stage to the final NAV stages, the preparation of yearly financials as well as the drafting and review of calls and distribution notices and CAS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn the Company’s Private Equity Fund Accounting processes.
• Become familiar with the different accounting platforms either Investran, Efront or Allvue, so as to be able to process transactions, and draft NAVs and financials, amending NAVs for comments received from CSL or clients, preparation of investor reports, and performing quality work.
• Adhering to Investor Services procedures and policies in line with regulations globally and Apex’s group policy
• Assisting with the processing of investor requests.
• Able to work on some of the not too complex Private Equity structures.
• Working as part of a larger global team in the case of outsourced activities

Competencies:

• A background in a fund accounting team, for alternative funds at a top tier institutional fund administrator
• Knowledge of Private Equity Fund Administration systems would be an advantage
• Able to adapt quickly to challenging and changing priorities
• Up to date accounting standards (IFRS/ US GAAP) and Fund industry knowledge
• Strong potential to grow and take more responsibility within the team
• Basic knowledge of Investor services / Transfer Agency, banking and hedge fund accounting concepts
• Good communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills
• Good multi-tasking skills
• A good understanding of Private Equity Fund structures and the fund administration business
• The ability to work to tight deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other divisions/ offices of the bank and professional intermediaries
• Effective time management
• Display high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm at busy times
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
• Ability to escalate where appropriate
• Ability to self-motivate and work as part of team
• Ability to take on board constructive feedback
• Flexible in dealing with changing priorities
• Good excel knowledge
• BCOM Accounting Degree