Fund Accountant

Apollo Global Management, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is looking for a Fund Controller to join their team in Greater London. This role will support the Finance team by handling monthly and quarterly reporting, maintaining accounting records, and assisting in new product launches.

The ideal candidate will have 4 - 7 years of experience, be a qualified accountant, and demonstrate strong attention to detail and communication skills. Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with fund finance are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of experience in fund finance or fund administration.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monthly and quarterly reporting for funds.
• Maintenance and review of accounting records.
• Support for new fund launches.

Skills

Fund finance experience

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Investran

VPM

AI tools

Job description

Position Overview

The opportunity is within the Fund Controller team that supports the European Credit Business. The Credit business has seen significant growth and this role will be supporting established and newly launched products. This is a varied role and key to the successful support of the Finance team to the Business. The person should be enthusiastic, hard working and willing to take on a challenge.

This role involves working closely with several departments within Apollo including; investment and portfolio management team, valuation and pricing, legal, tax and client and product solutions to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely information.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monthly and quarterly reporting for closed-ended and open-ended funds (working with the extended Finance and Operations team)
• Maintenance and review of full accounting records on the Apollo systems (Investran, VPM) including reconciliation to administrator records
• Maintenance of information in the investor and fund performance portal
• Calculation of management fees and carried interest
• Assisting in the quarterly valuation process
• Responding to Investor queries
• Fund liquidity, budgeting and expense analysis
• Review, allocation and approval of invoices and expensesOversight of external auditors and fund administrators
• Support for new fund and product launches
• Working with Apollo colleagues across New York, India and London
• Ad hoc projects

Qualifications & Experience

• 4 - 7 years of experience
• Qualified accountant
• Previous fund finance or fund administration experience
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• Diligent, collaborative team player
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Forward-thinking and creative, with high ethical standards
• Experience using AI tools and technology to drive process improvement
• Proven ability to take initiative

Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only – candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time.