Senior Fund Accountant - Hedge Fund

About the Company

Apex Group Ltd, established in Bermuda in 2003, is a global financial services provider. With over 50 offices worldwide and 10000+ employees, Apex delivers a full suite of services to asset managers, capital markets, family offices and corporates. Apex administers over $1.1 trillion in assets globally.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor cash activity of the fund and prepare broker reconciliations on a periodic basis.
• Liaise with prime brokers and investment managers to resolve cash breaks.
• Monitor portfolio positions on a periodic basis.
• Process corporate actions to reconcile cash accounts and positions.
• Independently price the Investment positions on a monthly, weekly or daily basis.
• Prepare net asset valuation for the funds on a monthly, weekly or daily basis as required by the investment managers.
• Process subscription and redemption activities in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate documentations for capital activities to ensure AML compliance.
• Prepare financial statements and liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Assist clients in processing and liaising with banks with regard to bank transfers.
• Assist in opening of bank accounts and broker accounts.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls as per SSAE 16 requirements, under the guidance of manager /senior manager and managing director.
• Senior Fund Accountant is required to train and supervise junior staff, and review tasks performed by them, and assist in any ad hoc tasks being assigned by managers.

Skills Required:

• University degree in accounting, finance, or professional accounting designation, or related discipline
• At least 3 years of accounting or fund administration experience with alternatives funds particularly in private debts
• A good understanding with credits products and procedures and able to co-ordinate, pro-active and keen to learn
• A high level of familiarity with global anti-money laundering and KYC standards
• A good understanding of fund structures and the fund administration business
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate work
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with an aptitude for client service
• An ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and willingness to cope with increased workloads at month-end and quarter-end
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills and are a proven team player
• An ability to adapt to changing priorities and varied decision-making scenarios
• A high level of familiarity with fund administration systems and the transfer agency process, preferably experience with HWM Mantra, Advent Geneva
• Good interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients and investors
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word