Analyst - Corporate Services

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration provider is seeking a Client Accountant/Senior Client Accountant based in Bengaluru. This role involves managing financial tasks, including the preparation and review of financial statements, management accounts, and compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate should have a degree in accounting or finance, be partly or fully ACCA qualified, and possess 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant working experience, preferably in accountancy and knowledge of IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and annual reports.
• Preparation and review of management accounts.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Manage and take responsibility of a portfolio of entities.

Skills

Analytical attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Inquisitive and self-motivated

Quick learning ability

Organised and accurate

Computer competencies

Education

Degree in accounting and/or Finance

Partly/Fully qualified ACCA

Job 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

The Client Accountant/ Senior Client Accountant will work on financial tasks to be executed for a portfolio of clients. Under the guidance of the manager, he/she will be responsible for book-keeping and preparation of management accounts.

Competently carry out duties in a professional manner and in accordance with regulatory requirements, service levels and company standards so as to meet with business expectations, with the support of other members of the team, when required.

Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and annual reports where applicable of companies in accordance with IFRS, Companies Act and other relevant GAAP;
• Preparation and review of managements accounts (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, ad-hoc) and liaise with the client services team/administrators in Ireland to ensure results are released in a timely manner;
• Provide day-to-day financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures;
• Liaising with auditors and different regulatory authorities in view of accounting related work;
• Assist and liaising with clients to keep them updated regarding audit and accounting related work;
• Ensure all relevant accounting records are maintained/saved in a systematic order on the files as required;
• Manage and take responsibility of a portfolio of entities;
• Assist with ad hoc assignments and explore opportunity of any new task or responsibility; and
• Report to seniors within appropriate timeframe and adhere to internal policies and procedures.

Skills Required

• Analytical and meticulous attention to fine detail and able to work to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Team player;
• Excellent time and organisational skills to work and meet agreed tight deadlines;
• Detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills;
• Strong work ethic, professional and approachable;
• Inquisitive and self-motivated;
• Quick learning ability to new systems;
• Organised, accurate and willing to learn and take on new tasks;
• Computer competencies;

Qualifications

• A degree in the field of accounting and/or Finance; and/or
• Partly/ Fully qualified ACCA.

Experience

• 1-2 years relevant working experience, preferably in accountancy and knowledge of IFRS

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.