Current Jobs at Apex Group

Description

• The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare annual financial statements(“AFS”) for all funds, review annual financial statements and manage the audit process from beginning to end.  The individual will be required to have a good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Luxembourg GAAP and US GAAP to be able to prepare the financial statements.

Job specification  

• Be the central point of contact for the auditors;
• Preparation and distribution of audit timetable based on provisional dates available for the audit, after review of planned audit schedule and liaising with auditors;
• Preparation of trial balance using reports extracted from InvestOne and AdventGeneva;
• Preparation of interim and annual financial statements using trial balance and other reports extracted from InvestOne and AdventGeneva;
• Compilation of audit pack and other information to be sent to auditors before the start of the audit in accordance with audit timetable;
• Managing the audit log and audit queries to ensure that all information requested by the auditors is sent to the auditors and is accurate and provided timeously;
• Follow up on all outstanding issues from the auditors and provide regular feedback to Client Relationship Managers, clients and fund accountants;
• Update AFS with auditor’s comments and distribute timeously to auditors;
• Remain up to date regarding changes in IFRS and impact on financial reporting;

Skills Required:

• An accounting qualification (minimum B.Com Accounting or equivalent), together with either 3 years audit experience or fund accounting experience and experience in the preparation of annual financial statements;
• Advanced level experience in using Excel and MS Word;
• Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems;
• Detailed understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards, specifically IFRS7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement and consolidations and detailed understanding of Luxembourg GAAP;
• Knowledge of US GAAP will be an advantage;
• An understanding of funds and fund structures;
• Knowledge of the hedge fund industry and unit trusts;
• Experience in the preparation of financial statements;
• Experience in dealing with clients;
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated and
• A track record of achievement;

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

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Description

• The primary responsibility for this position is to plan and manage the audit and AFS schedule for the Alternative Funds and Local Unit Trusts within Institutional Client Accounting. The individual will be required to manage and coordinate the output of the Financial Reporting and Audit team, review of Annual Financial Statements prepared by the team, assisting with queries from auditors, clients and Institutional Client Accounting, providing support to the Financial Reporting and Audit team, ensuring team is up to date in terms of Accounting standards, monitoring of the performance of the team and ensuring processes and timelines are followed and standards are adhered to.

Job specification  

• Deal Plan and manage the Financial Reporting and Audit team’s deliverables.
• Ensure the team is adequately resourced for the expected deliverables.
• Ensure that staff are adequately equipped and motivated to perform the expected work.
• Ensure that quality is being effectively monitored and delivered, to minimize overruns.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, internal suppliers, and Client Relationship Managers.
• Review of financial statements and assist with audit queries.
• Work closely with Process Head and executive management to drive collaborative and effective policy development and implementations.
• Provide ongoing and continuous training, motivation and development of all team members to maintain high client service standards

Skills Required:

• A tertiary accounting qualification (minimum B. Com Accounting or equivalent, preferably coupled with a professional qualification.
• such as CA or ACCA) together with a minimum of 5 years working experience in total, of which at least 3 years should be relevant.
• industry experience within an audit environment.
• Management skills and experience.
• Previous experience in supervising and motivating staff.
• Previous experience in supervising and planning the output of a team.
• Previous experience in monitoring and ensuring quality of output.
• IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge:
• Advanced level experience in using Excel and MS Word.
• Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems.
• Detailed understanding of IFRS, US GAAP and Lux GAAP.
• An understanding of funds and fee structures.
• Knowledge of the hedge fund industry and unit trusts.
• Previous experience in the preparation of financial statements.
• Previous experience in dealing with clients and auditors.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.
• A track record of achievement.

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 opportunitiesv

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Your Role:

• As a Marketing and Communications Assistant, you'll collaborate with our global team on diverse marketing tasks and projects, focusing predominantly on internal marketing and communications. Ultimately, your goal will be to help ensure clear communication of our company’s message across all channels. We are looking for a high energy individual with a flair for creativity who understands the importance of internal messaging and is not afraid to do things differently and think out of the box!

Key Responsibilities:

• Internal Marketing & Communications:
• Create and set up communication and newsletters in mail automation platforms.
• Manage and update our SharePoint intranet with internal news stories and various content items such as policies, charts, statistics, videos etc. Continuously work with the team to improve and elevate employee engagement and experience.
• Support the marketing lead on acquisitions and employee integrations.
• Work closely with the HR team on employee engagement, career fairs, collateral etc
• Reporting & Analysis:
• Track employee engagement and compile monthly and quarterly reports
• Create, distribute, analyse feedback from various employee surveys and create management reports.
• Town Halls:
• Prepare agendas and presentations for monthly town hall meetings.
• Coordinate, create and oversee these online meetings, ensuring smooth execution.
• Reporting and analysis of Town Hall attendance.
• Admin:
• Manage business card requests and distribution.
• Process marketing invoices and onboard new suppliers.
• Assist with daily administrative duties.

Your Attributes:

• Exceptional grammar and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive, quick learner with a creative flair.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Marketing (preferred).
• Basic Graphic Design skills (a plus).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel data and charts, and PowerPoint for presentations
• Experience in a marketing/communications assistant role.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (preferred).
   

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Description

• The successful applicant will be expected to manage the corporate actions team, ensuring the input, update and verification of all Corporate Action Events into the current investment systems, updating static data and prices, together with the checking of data loaded across all systems are completed accurately and timeously.

Job specification  

• Updating of the system with all corporate events;
• Verification on a daily basis that all systems have been updated and that the events were processed correctly;
• Input on a regular basis into the update of process documentation changes arising due to changes in Market information, procedures and additional responsibilities allocated from time to time;
• Achieving deliverables against agreed deadlines and managing expectations of clients;
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with external and internal clients;
• Assist Manager and Specialists with ad hoc projects as the need arises;
• Manage the workload of team members;
• Training, guidance and development of team members;
• Standing in as a back-up for colleagues;

Skills Required:

• A Diploma or degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Portfolio administration;
• Preference will be given to applicants who have Asset Management experience, an understanding of Corporate Actions, an understanding of Financial Markets, a proven record of accurate data capture together with attention to detail in a verification capacity. Previous management experience a plus;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Able & keen to work in a team environment and to contribute to the overall team deliverables;
• Good communication & writing skills;
• Innovator and self-starter with high energy and drive;
• Ability to work under pressure.

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