Senior Process Associate

Apex Group Ltd; India; On-site; INR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd is hiring for a Lease Accounting role in India, focusing on end-to-end accounting for leases and related financial operations. You will handle AR/AP/GL cycles, rent invoicing, and monthly close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for client portfolios.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in lease/real estate accounting, strong Excel skills, and hands-on experience with Yardi or MRI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Lease/Real Estate Accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of AR, AP, GL, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of US Real Estate accounting and lease processes.
• Hands-on with Yardi or MRI or similar systems.
• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lease accounting processes (AR, AP, GL).
• Perform tenant billing, rent invoicing, and cash application.
• Monitor AR aging and resolve outstanding balances.
• Process vendor invoices and payments per policies.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and deferrals.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve items.
• Prepare rent rolls, lease schedules, and reports.

Skills

AR/AP/GL

Bank Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Stakeholder Mgmt

US Real Estate Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accounting/Finance

Tools

Yardi

MRI

ERP systems

Job description

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 Responsibilities

Lease Accounting & Financial Operations

• Manage end-to-end lease accounting processes, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and General Ledger (GL) activities.
• Perform tenant billing, rent invoicing, and cash application while ensuring accurate and timely transaction recording.
• Monitor and manage AR aging, including follow-ups and resolution of outstanding balances.
• Process vendor invoices, expense bookings, and payments in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and adjusting entries within the General Ledger.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review rent rolls, lease schedules, and financial reports as per client requirements.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Activities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations with proper supporting documentation.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including variance analysis and performance insights for stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial data.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Respond to client, auditor, and internal stakeholder queries, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth process execution and issue resolution.
• Manage assigned portfolios/accounts and ensure timely delivery of services as per agreed SLAs.
• Handle client interactions professionally and support resolution of escalations.

Compliance, Audit & Process Improvement

• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, SLAs, internal controls, and accounting policies.
• Maintain proper documentation, audit trails, and version control for all accounting records.
• Perform quality reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within accounting workflows.
• Undertake additional accounting-related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Lease Accounting or Real Estate Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Bank Reconciliations, and Financial Reporting.
• Good understanding of US Real Estate Accounting and lease accounting processes.
• Hands-on experience with Yardi, MRI, or similar property accounting systems.
• Strong experience in month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.
• Strong communication skills with experience handling client interactions and escalations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of lease administration and commercial real estate accounting processes.
• Experience using property management and accounting platforms such as Yardi, MRI, or similar systems.
• Experience reviewing complex lease agreements and resolving accounting exceptions.
• Exposure to working with international clients and managing deliverables in accordance with SLAs and quality standards.
• Experience in process improvement initiatives and automation projects.

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.