Manager, Fund Accounting, Hedge Fund Administration

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

The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day operations of accounting and administration of hedge funds and will strive to be the one point contact to investment managers and funds' investors. To carry out these duties, the successful applicant will carry out and coordinate with and lead relevant support team, and to deliver timely and accurate fund administration services to our clients.

Responsibilities :

• Manager will need to assist Senior Manager to manage performance and development of their team
• Provide supervision to junior staffs in oversea offices for NAV report preparation, payment preparation and relevant reporting
• Undertake reviewer responsibilities for accounts assigned to him/her
• Provide Client Relationship Management
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines
• Assist in pre-launch phase of new client fund vehicles; launching of new fund and review operational procedure
• Review & validate financial statements / NAV calculations on monthly / weekly or daily basis
• Work with Transfer Agency Team to ensure capital activities are recorded in accounting platform in a timely manner
• Monitor accuracy of fund expenses (management fee, performance fee etc.).
• Review portfolio of investment position and ensure independent pricing.
• Knowledge of financial products.
• Liaise with external auditors for audit planning and preparation
• Any other duties in the scope of the role that the company requires

Requirements:

• Entry requirements
  • Ideally a graduate in accounting or finance and qualified or part qualified accountant
  • or non-graduates who have obtained a professional accounting qualification
• At least five years' experience gained withing fund administration and/or related areas
• Strong communication skills. Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin
• A team player, able to work with people of all levels
• Flexibility and ability to multi-task
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using MS Office i.e. Excel, Word
• Knowledge in PAXUS is an advantage

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit

Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside country 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.