Assistant Fund Accountant, Private Equity
About the role
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
Job Descriptionhe Role & Key Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including
- Set up of operational procedures and workflows
- Implementation of Fund data using PE software
- Maintain strong, consultative relationship with key clients
- Client service deliverables
- Review preparation of workpapers and financial statements
- Assist manager(s) in areas including but not limited to, training of junior staff, setting up operational procedures and workflows, preparation of capital call & distribution notices, management fee calculations and waterfalls
- Assist with year-end audit and tax process
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
- 5+ years’ experience in Private Equity Fund accounting experience with closed-end fund structures
- CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage
- Previous experience leading people a plus
- Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
- Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage
- Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus
- Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail
- Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
- Ability to manage complex accounting structures
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- High competency in technology software
- Strong organizational skills
- Accurate and acute attention to detail
- Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate
- Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience
- Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly
- Self-motivated
- Punctuality
Salary ranges from CAD $ 85,000 - $ 100,000 additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.
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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.
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About Apex Group Ltd
We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world.
Established in Bermuda in 2003, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.
As a pioneering data and fintech-enabled company, we are a disruptor driving digital tools into fund and asset servicing. However, our vision to drive positive change extends beyond the industry. The Apex Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, is our passionate commitment to empower sustainable change.
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Assistant Fund Accountant, Private Equity
About the role
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
Job Descriptionhe Role & Key Responsibilities:
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including
- Set up of operational procedures and workflows
- Implementation of Fund data using PE software
- Maintain strong, consultative relationship with key clients
- Client service deliverables
- Review preparation of workpapers and financial statements
- Assist manager(s) in areas including but not limited to, training of junior staff, setting up operational procedures and workflows, preparation of capital call & distribution notices, management fee calculations and waterfalls
- Assist with year-end audit and tax process
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
- 5+ years’ experience in Private Equity Fund accounting experience with closed-end fund structures
- CPA/MBA/Master’s Degree is an advantage
- Previous experience leading people a plus
- Ability to work towards and meet agreed deadlines
- Allvue, Paxus, Geneva, Investran or eFront, or comparable technology experience would be an advantage
- Prior experience with incentive fees, waterfall distributions, allocations, financial statements and/or subsequent closes is a plus
- Highly organized and motivated individual with an acute attention to detail
- Self-starter who volunteers for new opportunities and projects
- Ability to manage complex accounting structures
- Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- High competency in technology software
- Strong organizational skills
- Accurate and acute attention to detail
- Adaptability - able to change tasks quickly as business needs dictate
- Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to adapt communication style to audience
- Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time effectively and meet deadlines accordingly
- Self-motivated
- Punctuality
Salary ranges from CAD $ 85,000 - $ 100,000 additional market competitive variable uncapped compensation based on performance. Compensation within this range is dependent on individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
We pride ourselves in our commitment to fostering a connected and inclusive culture, all our opportunities at Apex have four (4) days in office requirement.
#LI-JS1
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Assistant Fund Accountant, Private Equity jobs in Mississauga, ON
About Apex Group Ltd
We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world.
Established in Bermuda in 2003, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.
As a pioneering data and fintech-enabled company, we are a disruptor driving digital tools into fund and asset servicing. However, our vision to drive positive change extends beyond the industry. The Apex Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, is our passionate commitment to empower sustainable change.