Account Manager

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

Description

In this Manager, Real Assets role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of accounting and administration. You will carry out full set of accounts for partnership and special purpose vehicles to our clients.

Job specification

• Work closely with the full team to ensure the provision of high quality client service ;

• Prepare and review payment supporting documents provided by the Client's team, arrange to get necessary approvals and process payments accordingly ;

• Liaise with external parties such as auditors and tax advisor for audit planning and preparation and assistance on the tax return ;

• Prepare financial statements for assigned entities in accordance with appropriate accounting standards ;

• Assist to prepare capital calls / distributions and coordinate supporting with finance team ;

• Perform other duties as necessary to support the internal procedures and external strategic development required by the company that are in line with the scope and level of this role ;

• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines ;

• Establish and maintain detailed client specific knowledge to assist in providing more holistic solutions and identify potential opportunities to deepen existing relationships ; and

• Prepare and co-ordinate with different teams for on-boarding of new clients and fund launches and wind ups.

The client reserves the right to amend, remove, or adjust job responsibilities during the secondment period.

Skills Required:

• Entry requirements:

• Ideally a graduate in accounting or finance and qualified or part qualified accountant

• And at least four years experience gained within fund administration, alternative asset management and/or public accounting

• Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime for alternative funds in the Cayman Islands

• Strong communication skills. Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin

• A team player, able to work with people of all levels

• Some experience of supervising others

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Willing to work additional hours when required

• Can-do attitude

• Excellent client-servicing skills

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

"Personal data or information provided by the job applicant will be used for recruitment purpose only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data or information can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within or outside your local jurisdiction or country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for his/her personal data or information to be used by the aforesaid Apex stakeholders for the purpose of this recruitment."

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.