Associate Manager, Financial Reporting

Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle-office solutions providers, with over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide. The business serves alternative-asset structures (Private Equity, Real Estate, Debt) and is headquartered in Mauritius.

About the role

The Associate Manager will oversee the accounting and financial reporting obligations of a portfolio of alternative-asset structures. The role includes team leadership, mentoring, and delivering high-quality services to clients while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of a team of professionals to ensure on-time, high-quality client deliverables per SLAs, policies, and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and complete NAVs, management reporting, and statutory reporting for assigned structures.
• Review bookkeeping, monthly/quarterly/annual NAVs, management accounts, interim and annual statutory financial statements.
• Manage specialized services teams on financial reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and present reports, KPIs, and dashboards for management.
• Monitor, delegate, and ensure timely completion of all day-to-day tasks.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, and complaints promptly.
• Ensure reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements, including IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Luxembourg GAAP, Irish GAAP, and other relevant standards.
• Support the implementation of new processes and automation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Conduct staff appraisals and implement engagement initiatives.
• Stay current with financial reporting developments and deliver training/workshops to the team.
• Perform additional duties to support the strategic development of the team.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance; or fully qualified ACCA.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in accountancy with IFRS knowledge.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in drafting and reviewing management accounts and financial statements under IFRS and other GAAPs.
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and other GAAP developments.
• Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regimes.
• Advanced Excel and data analytical skills; ability to manipulate large datasets and create dashboards/reports.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills, including recruiting and performance evaluation.
• Experience with accounting software, databases, and IT platforms.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Client-focused mindset with commercial awareness.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a globally expanding business with cross-jurisdictional exposure.
• Direct interaction with senior management.