Fund accountant, Analyst

The opportunity at Apollo Management International LLP is to support the accounting and entity management for Europe and Asia funds across Private Equity and Credit. The role is a varied role and key to the successful running of the funds.

The role involves working across Apollo (including investment and portfolio management teams, valuation, legal, tax, and marketing and client services) to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely accounting information and analysis, and the production of high quality financial and performance reporting.

The primary responsibilities will include:

• Monthly and quarterly reporting, preparation and review of work papers for quarterly fund level financial statements and NAV allocations
• Maintaining accounting records on the Investran accounting system
• Calculation and reporting of management fees
• Analysis and preparation of investor capital calls and distributions
• Liaising with Deal Team, administrators and Accounts Payable/Receivable
• Assisting with internal and external audit process
• Cash management and reconciliation, payment processing and managing the relationship with the Fund’s banks.
• Manage Fund loan facility, liaise with facility agent, loan utilization and preparation of repayment documentation
• Review, allocate, approval and payment of invoices and expenses for Investments and Funds
• Working with colleagues in India, New York and London
• Complete ad hoc and special projects and initiatives as directed

Mandatory job requirements

The successful candidate must possess all of the following attributes, skills and experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• A Finance and/or Accounting related Bachelor’s degree
• Partly or newly qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA or equivalent)
• Previous fund finance or fund administration experience essential
• Experience producing quarterly and annual financial statements and investor reporting schedules under both US GAAP and IFRS
• Proficiency in Excel
• Proficiency with Investran including journal entry input and design and utilization of Report Wizard
• Experience with bank portals and payment processing
• Experience and strong knowledge of loan drawdowns and repayments
• Knowledge of fund structures and deal funding processes
• Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines with great attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability in taking initiative
• Forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
• Diligent and works well in a team environment

Additional/preferable skills

• Financial Services experience is preferred

Please apply directly via the online portal.

Date posted: 5 September 2018                    Closing date: 3 October 2018