Assistant Manager - Fund Accountant (Real assets)

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 Specification:

• Undertake full responsibility of a client relationship regarding accounting deliverables, supported by the Manager;
• Liaise with clients confidently and knowledgeably, proactively solve issues and respond to inquiries;
• Arrange the production of accounting deliverables for a diverse portfolio of real estate clients (Soparfi, SIF, SICAR, SCSp and RAIF maintained under LUX GAAP);
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of the consolidation, NAV-calculation and other complex calculations in accordance with the fund documentation;
• Assist with planning of annual audits and liaise with different counterparties to establish timetables for the receipt of valuations, advisers’ reports and other relevant information;
• Provide regular feedback and trainings to Fund Accountants and Trainees.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or Finance (on-going ACCA qualification or equivalent would be considered an asset);
• Between 3 and 5 years of relevant professional experience in Real Estate / Private Equity in Luxembourg, preferably gained with a fund/corporate administrator or Big 4;
• Knowledge about legal structures and tax environment in Luxembourg;
• Ability to multi-task, well organised and able to meet the deadlines in a fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent numeracy, analytical and organisational skills, ability to conduct a thorough self-review;
• Ability to think out of the box and deliver pragmatic solutions;
• Team spirit and ability to work in a collaborative work environment;
• Excellent inter-personal skills in dealing with both clients and colleagues;
• Fluent English (German or any other language would be considered as a plus).

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• A friendly, co-operative and supportive environment;
• An opportunity to work with complete Funds’ structures and multiple forms of legal entities;
• Training and development opportunities.

Please note that a background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process once a job offer has been made. In accordance with the provisions of the Luxembourg law of 23 July 2016 amending the law of 29 March 2013, candidates may be required to provide an extract from their criminal record. This document, issued by the authorities, must not be older than three months. Such a document will be requested with the aim of carrying out a character check on candidates, bearing in mind the area of activity of our establishment and, more particularly, the tasks described in the job description.

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.