Senior Fund Accountant - PEFA

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

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.

Senior Fund Accountant

Location

Dalian

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for Senior Fund Accountant who will be responsible for the end‑to‑end accounting, reporting, and operational support of the funds. This role requires technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate has solid experience in fund operations, NAV calculation, financial reporting, and client & investor servicing.

Job specification

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including

Fund Accounting & NAV Reporting

• Prepare and review quarterly/annually NAV calculations, including valuation, accruals, fee calculations, and investor allocations
• Maintain general ledger and ensure accuracy of all fund transactions
• Prepare capital activities including subscriptions, redemptions, capital calls, and distributions
• Monitor cash movements, reconcile bank accounts, and ensure proper documentation
• Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors
• Respond to investor inquiries and maintain accurate investor records

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Tax, and Investor Relations to ensure accurate and timely fund reporting.
• Coordinate with internal team members to gather data, resolve discrepancies, and support end‑to‑end fund accounting workflows.
• Work with external service providers such as auditors or Legal to support NAV production, audit processes, and regulatory reporting.
• Act as a key liaison across departments to ensure smooth execution of capital activities, portfolio transactions, and financial reporting cycles.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience (private equity, hedge fund, FoF, or asset management)
• Experience with fund administrators is a plus
• Proficiency in English language, both written and spoken
• Strong accounting knowledge (funds experience would be great but not a requirement)
• Comfortable speaking with clients from time to time if they reach out directly

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of 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 https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.