Senior Associates

CO_AFATI Apex Fund Services LLP; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

End-to-end accounting across GAAPs

Job summary

Apex Group in Pune invites an experienced Senior Associate– Accounting & Reporting to join our global finance team. You will prepare primary statements, management accounts, and perform detailed analyses across IFRS and US GAAP, coordinating with onshore teams to meet tight reporting deadlines.

The role emphasizes strong Excel and ERP proficiency, careful journal entries, payroll and VAT handling, and effective communication with auditors.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as CA-Intermediate, ACCA or MBA(Finance).
• 4 to 7 years of experience in statutory accounting, financial reporting, or related functions.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare periodic primary statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flows and notes) across IFRS and US GAAP.
• Prepare management accounts on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Analyze bank transactions and perform day-to-day GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with onshore teams to meet reporting deadlines and support audits.
• Review payroll accounting, VAT/FCA calculations and journal entries.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

Strong accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Education

CA-Intermediate

ACCA

MBA(Finance)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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 super‑charge 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.

Senior Associate– (Accounting & Reporting)

Key duties and Responsibilities

Prepare periodic primary statements, namely – P&L account, Balance sheet, Cash‑Flows & notes as appropriate in multiple GAAPs, primarily in IFRS and US GAAP. Prepare management accounts on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Analysis of bank transactions and processing / reviewing on accounting software / Excel. Perform day‑to‑day, general ledger accounting, Trial Balance finalization and financial analysis for assigned entities and functional areas. Review payroll accounting, posting/ review journal entries & VAT/FCA calculations/returns. Prepare & monitor cash, capital, dividend movements, FX calculations, provisions, reserves, and multi‑currency revaluations. Prepare & review bank transactions, invoices, expenses, journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and revaluations. Perform and review AP, AR, bank, and intercompany reconciliations; resolve variances and aged outstanding items. Coordinate with onshore teams to manage deliverables and meet reporting deadlines. Ability to understand and resolve queries raised by onshore colleagues, clients, and auditors. Coordinate audit requests and prepare audit support documentation and function as the point of contact for auditors.

Qualification and Experience

Professional qualification such as CA-Intermediate, ACCA, MBA(Finance).4 to 7 years of experience in statutory & general accounting/ auditing, financial reporting, or related accounting functions.Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and regulatory requirements are preferred.Proficiency in ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Strong accounting knowledge, understanding of journal entries & accounting principles.Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.Knowledge of capital markets, derivatives, private equity, and hedge funds.Willingness to learn and adapt.Willingness to work extended hours to meet business requirements if needed in exceptional situations.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Exposure to work on multiple GAAPs, multiple jurisdictions, end‑to‑end accounting services of Corporates.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit our CSR policy page.

Website address: https://theapexgroup.com

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people‑powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. Positive change starts with you. We’re a people‑powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service‑led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us