Assistant Vice President 1

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role

• You will be responsible for the detailed review of the reconciliation and calculation of periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) net asset values of various funds;
• Reconciliation of investment portfolios, dividends and interest, corporate actions, and investor capital activity;
• Dealing with requests from and communicating with the investment manager and investors regarding all aspects of the accounts operation;
• Updating accounting and client relationship management systems, updating and verifying statistical information, preparing financial statements, and working with external auditors;
• Effective communication with clients on daily reporting of Estimates/NAVs/Query resolutions;
• You will be responsible for the oversight of fund accountants and their assigned relationships, ensuring timely and accurate NAV calculation along with any other client specific reporting requirements.
• Liaising with Investment Managers, Broker’s, Custodians and Investors on a daily basis;
• Providing support in Audits for funds in the preparation on financial statements. Complete audit reviews and ensure identified issues are documented and tracked to closure.
• 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 funds specifications
• Ensuring compliance with all internal deadlines for reporting and MIS;
• Effectively monitoring deliverables to ensure high SLA compliance within set accuracy standards.
• Ensuring accurate internal revenue reporting;
• Planning, scheduling and managing the daily workflows of all client deliverables within the team;
• Supervision, training and recruitment of accounting staff;
• Ensure accurate delegation of work across your team;
• Ensure effective communication with colleagues and corresponding departments

Skills Required

• Good knowledge of the fund industry with 10 years of relevant experience in the administration of Hedge Fund/ NAV calculation or related industry experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and, with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy, analytical, technical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions
• Strong computers skills including Excel & Word
• Good familiarity with the Paxus accounting system is a major plus
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Extensive know-how of team management
• 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
• Minimum University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics or ACCA/ICAEW Qualification

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.