Senior Associate 2

Apex Group; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in India seeks a Financial Reporting Associate to join our Global Funds team. You will receive, validate, and analyze data to prepare financial statements for Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate entities, and ManCos, across multiple GAAPs.

The role requires 1–4 years in financial reporting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines while delivering accurate reporting and responsive support to onshore teams and auditors.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements.
• Exposure to capital markets and derivatives is advantageous.
• Experience with multiple GAAP frameworks (IFRS/US GAAP/UK GAAP) desirable.
• Hands-on preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Ability to work with onshore teams, clients, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Receive, validate, and analyze data for financial statements.
• Prepare financial statements for Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Estate entities, and ManCo structures.
• Prepare and review statements under IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, and other GAAPs.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Independently resolve queries raised by onshore teams, clients, auditors, and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Capital markets and derivatives

MS Excel

MS Word

Interpersonal & time management

Communication skills

Independent work under deadlines

Education

CA

CPA

ACCA

MBA (Finance)

CFA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

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.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game.

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.