Apex Group Hiring! Full Time Account Manager in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

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

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an Account Manager to join our Closed Ended Fund Operation team in Hong Kong. In this role, you will ensure high-quality client service and supervise a dedicated team. If you are passionate about alternative asset management and enjoy working in a team, we look forward to your application!

Job specification

• Work closely with the full team to ensure the provision of high quality client service
• Provide supervision to administrators, senior administrators and assistant managers for journals and accounts preparation, payment preparation and relevant reporting
• Review full set of accounts for partnership and special purpose vehicles
• Undertake reviewer responsibilities for accounts linked to both simple and complex structures
• Ensure client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines
• Establish and maintain detailed client specific knowledge to assist in providing more holistic solutions and identify potential opportunities to deepen existing relationships
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the administration and reporting requirements
• Prepare and co-ordinate with different teams for on-boarding of new clients and fund launches and wind ups
• Review subscription documents and CRS self-certification forms
• Liaise with external auditors for audit planning and preparation
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the internal procedures and external strategic development required by the company that are in line with the scope and level of this role

Skills Required:

• Entry requirements:
• Ideally a graduate in accounting or finance and qualified accountant or non-graduates who have obtained a professional accounting qualification
• And at least five years’ experience gained within fund administration, alternative asset management and/or public accounting
• Solid knowledge of the regulatory and financial reporting regime for alternative funds in the Cayman Islands
• Strong communication skills. Fluent in both written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Experience of managing others
• A team player, able to work with people of all levels who also has the ability to motivate and influence a team
• Able to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Can-do attitude and willing to work additional hours when required

• Excellent client-servicing skills

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.