Account Manager, Private Equity 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 Apex Group has an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join an inclusive and welcoming team in Shanghai. The job offers a favorable salary and benefits package, including the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

Job specification

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including

• Provide supervision to administrators for journals and accounts preparation, payment preparation and relevant reporting
• Prepare full set of accounts for partnership and special purpose vehicles
• Undertake first reviewer responsibilities for accounts linked to simple, less complex structures
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines
• Establish and maintain detailed client specific knowledge to assist in providing more holistic solutions and identify potential opportunities to deepen existing relationships
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the administration and reporting requirements
• Prepare and co-ordinate with different teams for on-boarding of new clients and funds’ launch and wind up
• Review subscription documents and CRS self-certification forms
• Liaise with external auditors for audit planning and preparation
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the internal procedures and external strategic development required by the company that are in line with the scope and level of this role

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree or above; a major in accounting or related majors is preferred；
• 5-8 years of experience in fund administration, alternative asset management and/or public accounting
•  Advanced knowledge and practice of PRC GAAP, US GAAP, PRC Tax Laws and Regulations, and Forex Regulations
•  Knowledgeable in computer skills, including MS Office, Oracle, Efront or similar.

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 https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

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.