Senior Fund Administrator

About Apex

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.

The successful applicant's primary responsibility will be to perform the accounting functions and the related reporting deliverables of a portfolio of PE(RE) clients in line with the relevant service level agreements. The successful applicant will assist the Team Leader - Accounting with certain review functions and provide training and guidance to junior accountants and administrators.

Outline of main duties and responsibilities:

Investor Services and Transfer Agency

Responsible for the timely delivery of all investor communication and reporting,

in line with the agreed SLA's and fund documentation

Respond to and resolve investor queries

Manage / facilitate investor transactions, such as capital calls and

distributions

Perform the accounting for investor related transactions

Accounting and Fund Operation

Obtain an in-depth understanding of the client's fund documentation and

Requirements

Assist with capturing fund payments on online banking platforms

Perform the primary fund accounting functions for a portfolio of allocated

Funds.

Cash book processing & preparation of bank reconciliations

Accounting for standard monthly/quarterly expense and income related journals in line with supporting documentation

Calculation of performance fees, carried interest and equalization as required

by fund documentation

Collation and verification of information from 3rd parties

Accounting for investment transactions, including but not limited to:

Review of investment documentation and providing accounting guidance

(where applicable)

Loading deal static data into the system

Calculation of investment IRR

Review investment valuations

Accounting for investment related transactions

Timely calculation and delivery of the fund NAV

Take responsibility for the preparation and timely delivery of the agreed reporting pack for a portfolio of clients, within agreed timeframes together with any

supporting schedules

Annual Audit

Preparation of the annual financial statements, and any other required reports,

in line with IFRS, Swedish GAAP or other accounting standards as applicable

Preparation of the annual audit file for the auditors

Take responsibility for managing the audit process on behalf of a portfolio of

allocated clients, including, but not limited to:

Setting up the audit timeline together with the auditors, other team members,

the client and other stakeholders

Facilitating any internal communication and collaboration between APEX departments / jurisdictions

Resolving any audit queries

Client Management

Perform, regular client operational calls for an allocated portfolio of clients and

provide client feedback to management and the rest of the team

Liaise and build relationships with other relevant internal teams to ensure a

seamless delivery of services to our clients

Review and Training

Assist the Team Leader - Accounting with the review of all fund related calculations, administration and day-to-day deliverables

Provide guidance and on-the-job training to interns and junior accountants & administrators

Regulatory

Assistance with any other regulatory/internal reporting requirements

Other Administrative Tasks

Any other ad hoc tasks as required

Qualifications & experience:

An accounting qualification (Accounting or Finance agree equivalent)

Preference will be given to candidates working towards a professional qualification such as CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA or CIMA.

3+ years relevant accounting experience in a similar industry or business type,

preference will be given to staff with private equity or real estate experience

Skills Required

Accounting knowledge:

Up-to date working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

and experience in preparation of accounts in accordance with those standards,

Experience and knowledge of Swedish GAAP and experience in preparation of accounts under those standards will be beneficial

An understanding of funds, fund structures, fund administration is required;

Experience in all aspects of multi-currency accounting; and private credit.

Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of:

Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook email;

Experience with Allvue is required.

Highly organised, efficient and professional with excellent administrative and

organisational skills;

Have a confident , professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing

with clients and intermediaries of the business;

Inquisitive mind set and innovative;

Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management; and

Work collaboratively and effectively within the PE(RE) team as well as other departments within APEX.

Personal characteristics:

A real 'can do' attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence

and hunger for growth;

Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and

continually strives for personal improvement in all that they do;

Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to

accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to

work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and

Will take accountability & responsibility for their tasks