Senior Analyst - Corporate Services

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 Description

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Client Accountant will work closely with a Senior Client Accountant on financial tasks to be executed for a portfolio of clients. Under the guidance of a Senior Client Accountant, he/she will be responsible for book-keeping and preparation of management accounts for Irish incorporated SPVs.

Competently carry out duties in a professional manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements, service levels and company standards so as to meet with business expectations, with the support of other members of the team, when required.

Accountabilities and main responsibilities:

• Preparation and review of financial statements and annual reports where applicable of companies in accordance with IFRS, Companies Act and other relevant GAAP;
• Preparation and review of managements accounts (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, ad-hoc) and liaise with the client services team/administrators in Ireland to ensure results are released in a timely manner;
• Provide day-to-day financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures;
• Liaising with auditors and different regulatory authorities in view of accounting related work;
• Assist and liaising with clients to keep them updated regarding audit and accounting related work;
• Ensure all relevant accounting records are maintained/saved in a systematic order on the files as required;
• Manage and take responsibility of a portfolio of entities;
• Assist with ad hoc assignments and explore opportunity of any new task or responsibility; and
• Report to seniors within appropriate timeframe and adhere to internal policies and procedures.

Skills Required:

• Analytical and meticulous attention to fine detail and able to work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Team player;
• Excellent time and organisational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines;
• Detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills;
• Strong work ethic, professional and approachable;
• Inquisitive and self-motivated;
• Quick learning ability to new systems;
• Organised, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks;
• Computer competencies.

Qualifications

• A degree in the field of accounting and/or Finance; and/or
• Fully qualified ACCA.

Experience

• 5-7 years relevant working experience, preferably in accountancy and knowledge of IFRS

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.