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.Senior Fund Accountant (1 year contract)SydneyDescriptionThis is a 1 year maternity cover. The role will provide financial accounting services to various Managed Investment fund and Property fund clients in a timely and efficient manner.Job specificationManagement of key client accounts and relationshipsMaintenance of the general ledger for Managed Investment funds / Property funds and reconcile back to the source of truth on a timely basisPrepare month end accounting reports - trial balance, profit/loss, balance sheet and client specific reports as required by clientsCalculation of periodic taxable income distributions for Managed Investment funds / Property fundsPreparation of BAS returns and assist with tax returnsCreate annual and semi-annual financial statements for Managed Inv. / Property fundsReview the work performed by fund accountantsProvide mentoring and support to junior team membersWork with audits and clients to ensure all requirements and requests are answered in a timely mannerAd hoc project work including improvement of processes and procedures.Oversight of the work being prepared in offshore locationsSkills Required:Minimum 5 years' experience in a fund accounting roleCPA / CA qualificationsExperience in oversight and review of accountantsIntermediate to Advanced Excel skillsExperience in using administration systems like Hiport or PaxusWhat 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 opportunitiesAdditional 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 status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision is 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 our CSR policy.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 outside the 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 their personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside the country for the purpose of this recruitment.
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