Senior Analyst - Corporate Services

ACCA Careers; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group seeks a Client Accountant in India to work closely with a Senior Client Accountant on financial tasks for a portfolio of Irish-incorporated SPVs. You will handle book-keeping and management accounts under regulatory requirements and company standards with team support.

Under guidance, you will ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and liaise with auditors and clients to update them on audit progress while maintaining orderly records and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, IFRS knowledge.
• Experience with Irish SPVs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of financial statements and annual reports for Irish-incorporated SPVs in accordance with IFRS and Companies Act.
• Preparation and review of management accounts (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, ad-hoc) and coordination with Ireland-based client services team.
• Provide day-to-day financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Liaising with auditors and regulatory authorities on accounting-related work.
• Assist and liaise with clients to keep them updated on audit and accounting work.
• Maintain accounting records in an orderly, systematic manner and ensure proper file storage.
• Manage and take responsibility for a portfolio of entities.
• Assist with ad hoc assignments and take on new tasks as required.
• Report to seniors within specified timeframes and adhere to internal policies.

Skills

Book-keeping

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Audit liaison

Regulatory compliance

ACCA/Accounting qualifications

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACCA qualified

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

Job Description

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

The Client Accountant will work closely with a Senior Client Accountant on financial tasks to be executed for a portfolio of clients. Under the guidance of a Senior Client Accountant, he/she will be responsible for book-keeping and preparation of management accounts for Irish incorporated SPVs. 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
• Fully qualified ACCA.

Experience

• 5-7 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.