Senior Associate 2

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) is seeking a qualified accounting specialist to support financial reporting across hedge funds, PE, and real estate entities. You will prepare and review statements under IFRS and US GAAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years in financial reporting, strong MS Excel/Word skills, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA) or equivalent with Finance MBA or CFA.
• Additional specialized qualification in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 1–4 years of experience in Financial Reporting; Hedge Fund Reporting preferred.
• Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP reporting preferred.
• Hands-on/manual preparation of financial statements preferred over automated tools.

Responsibilities

• Receive, validate, and analyze data for the preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements for Hedge Funds, Private Equity funds, Real Estate entities, and ManCo structures.
• Prepare and review financial statements under IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Luxembourg GAAP, and Canadian GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Independently resolve accounting and reporting queries from onshore teams, clients, auditors, and directors.

Skills

Technical accounting

Capital markets

Derivatives

MS Excel

MS Word

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Deadline driven

Education

CA/CPA/ACCA

MBA (Finance)

CFA

Accounting/Finance qualification

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, validate, and analyze required data for the preparation of financial statements.

• Prepare financial statements for various investment structures, including:

  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Equity funds
  • Real Estate entities
  • Management Companies (ManCo), etc.

• Prepare and review financial statements under multiple GAAP frameworks, primarily:

  • IFRS
  • US GAAP
  • UK GAAP
  • Luxembourg GAAP
  • Canadian GAAP

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.

• Independently resolve accounting and reporting queries raised by:

  • Onshore teams
  • Clients
  • Auditors
  • Directors / Senior stakeholders

Qualification and Experience

• Educational Qualification:

  • CA, CPA, ACCA
  • MBA (Finance)
  • CFA
  • Any specialized qualification/course in Accounting or Finance

• Experience:

  • 1–4 years of experience in Financial Reporting
  • Prior experience in Hedge Fund Financial Reporting is preferred
  • Exposure to IFRS and/or US GAAP financial reporting is preferred
  • Hands-on/manual experience in financial statement preparation is preferred over the use of automated reporting tools

Skills Required

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements.

• Good knowledge of capital markets and derivatives.

• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.

• Strong interpersonal and time management skills.

• Adaptability to dynamic work environments and changing requirements.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while meeting tight deadlines.

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.