Senior Fund Accountant

For our business, for clients, and for you

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Ensure a high standard of delivery to clients; Train, appraise and motivate the team

• To involve in the on-boarding process of Global Apex NAV operating offices
• Primary day-to-day contact with brokers/custodians and clients for the funds in the portfolio
• Adherence to and maintaining the Apex standard of service, policies and procedures
• Cash and portfolio reconciliation to bank and broker
• Prepare working files and NAV calculation for funds
• Update the fund accounting system for funds in the portfolio
• Use of accounting software
• Ensure trade confirmation with broker
• Completion of ad-hoc projects as required by clients or reporting line manager
• Timely reporting of any issues to reporting line manager
• Be proactive on promoting and driving efficiency initiatives
• Recording of all investor transactions including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and year-end procedures
• Responsible for the training of Junior staff
• Preparation and review of financial statements and management account
• Liaison with auditor on financial statement statutory audit
• Be a natural team player.
• To promptly report to your reporting line manager.
• Abide to internal control procedures
• Any other duties as may be assigned
• Organise and attend board meetings
• Process invoices and bank transfers for fund clients, and ensure liaison with banks for settlements
• Preparation and filing of statutory returns with relevant authorities
• Understanding and application of AML/CFT regulations to funds in portfolio and to investor/client onboarding

Skills Required:

• Around 3+ years of accounting working experience in Fund industry would be an advantage
• ACCA qualified or partly qualified or any equivalent qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience on Fund accounting software (either Investran, Efront, Paxus or Allvue) will be an advantage
• Excellent time and organisational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines
• Hard worker ready to put in the extra hours
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Organised, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks
• Team Player

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.