Associate - Level 2

European Depositary Bank S.A. • Bangalore, IN

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

Core Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements under IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Record and reconcile journal entries for capital calls, distributions, management fees, and carried interest.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure accurate posting of transactions.
  • Perform bank reconciliations, portfolio valuations, and NAV calculations.

Compliance & Standards

  • Apply IFRS and US GAAP principles consistently across all fund accounting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with fund governing documents and side letter obligations.
  • Support regulatory reporting requirements (Form PF, Annex IV) and assist with investor tax packs.

Audit Support

  • Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor queries promptly.
  • Maintain proper documentation for all accounting entries and reconciliations.

Process & Controls

  • Follow established internal controls and contribute to process improvements.
  • Identify and escalate discrepancies or risks in accounting records.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with Senior Fund Accountant and AVP to ensure timely deliverables.
  • Coordinate with Investor Relations, Tax, and external administrators for accurate data flow.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy: Zero material errors in financial statements and reconciliations.
  • Timeliness: On-time completion of reporting cycles and audit deliverables.
  • Compliance: Adherence to IFRS/US GAAP and internal control standards.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s in accounting/finance; pursuing CPA/ACA is a plus.
  • 2–4 years of experience in fund accounting or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Proficiency in accounting systems (Investran, eFront, Allvue) and MS Excel.

Competencies

  • Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of accounting principles and IFRS standards.
  • Attention to Detail: High accuracy in reconciliations and reporting.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
  • Team Collaboration: Works effectively with peers and stakeholders.

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.

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.

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