- Location
- Dublin, Irish Life Centre, Ireland · Limerick
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- VP
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Senior Manager
Vice President Hedge Fund Accounting
Department: Fund Administration
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
The successful applicant will maintain the client relationship, take responsibility for co-ordination and allocation of the team’s workload, and ensure compliance with internal and external controls in the area of hedge fund accounting.
You should have relevant experience in the auditing or administration of hedge funds. You will have a proven knowledge of the fund industry and should have demonstrated experience in a similar role. Experience working on Geneva would also be highly beneficial for this position.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the detailed review of the reconciliation and calculation of periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) net asset values of various funds, including:
- Reconciliation of investment portfolios, dividends and interest, corporate actions, and investor capital activity.
- Dealing with requests from and communicating with the investment manager and investors regarding all aspects of the account’s operation.
- Updating accounting and client relationship management systems, updating, and verifying statistical information, oversee financial statements preparation, and working with external auditors.
- Review of hybrid fee structures calculation at each NAV
- You will be responsible for the oversight of outsourced office and their assigned relationships, ensuring timely and accurate NAV calculation along with any other client specific reporting requirements.
- Liaise with Investment Managers, Auditors, Broker’s, Custodians, and Investors frequently
- Ensuring client enquiries are answered in accordance with Apex service standards on an ongoing basis
- Ensuring that all client cash instructions have been processed (ie fund expense payments)
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and other requirements of the fund’s specifications
- Ensuring compliance with all internal deadlines for reporting and MIS
- Ensuring accurate internal revenue reporting
- Supervision, training, and recruitment of accounting staff
- Ensure accurate delegation of work across your team
- Ensure effective communication with colleagues and corresponding departments
Skills
- At least 4-5 years extensive fund accounting experience including supervision of teams
- Experience with general ledger accounting
- Strong computer skills including Excel & Word. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions desirable.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- An ability to think critically and objectively
- The flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as needed
- University degree - accounting, finance, business, or economics preferred (or overseas equivalent)
- Geneva experience would be advantageous
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.
