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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
Vice President Closed Ended Fund Accounting
Role Location: Ireland (Dublin/Cork)
Department: Fund Administration
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
The successful applicant will maintain the client relationship, take responsibility for co-ordination and allocation of the team’s workload, and ensure compliance with internal and external controls in the area of Private Equity fund accounting.
You should have relevant experience in the auditing or administration of PE funds. You will have a proven knowledge of the fund industry and should have demonstrated experience in a similar role. Experience working on Geneva /Investran would also be highly beneficial for this position.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the detailed review of the reconciliation and calculation of periodic net asset values of various funds, including:
- Capital/income distribution workings
- Waterfall calculations
- Dealing with requests from and communicating with the investment manager and investors regarding all aspects of the account’s operation.
- Updating accounting and client relationship management systems, updating, and verifying statistical information, oversee financial statements preparation, and working with external auditors.
- Review of fee structures calculation at each NAV i.e carry and mgmt. fees
- You will be responsible for the oversight of outsourced office and their assigned relationships, ensuring timely and accurate NAV calculation along with any other client specific reporting requirements.
- Liaise with Investment Managers, Auditors, Broker’s, Custodians, and Investors frequently
- Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund’s specifications
- Ensuring compliance with all internal deadlines for reporting and MIS
- Ensuring accurate internal revenue reporting
- Supervision, training, and recruitment of accounting staff
- Ensure accurate delegation of work across your team
- Ensure effective communication with colleagues and corresponding departments
Skills
- At least 4-5 years extensive fund accounting experience including supervision of teams
- Experience with general ledger accounting
- Strong computer skills including Excel & Word. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions desirable.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- An ability to think critically and objectively
- The flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as needed
- University degree - accounting, finance, business, or economics preferred (or overseas equivalent)
- Geneva/Investran experience would be advantageous
- Experience of Luxembourg domiciled structures also an advantage
About Apex:
The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 3,000 staff across 40+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate personnel who are unafraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do. We provide an internal training and evaluation programme that will ensure you are equipped with the right experience and qualities to work with Apex's clients.
Life at Apex isn't just about the work you do, it's about embracing the culture and loving what you do. Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism Apex ensures it rewards loyal and dedicated employees. The international nature of our business and global network of offices means that there are opportunities to broaden your life experiences and take both short-term or permanent relocation options.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.
