Assistant Manager, Real Assets

Apex Group•Dallas, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A good understanding of Real Estate, Infrastructure, Renewable Energy and REIT fund structures and the fund administration industry
At least 5-7 years’ experience in fund accounting and a professional degree in accounting, economics, or finance
An understanding of Financial Statements including Income Statements, Statement of Financial Position, Cashflow and Statement of Changes in Equity and associated Notes
An understanding of real estate fund accounting – e.g. drawdowns / distributions, SPVs, consolidation (equity pick up / MI / full consolidation), Interco balances, fund reporting
An understanding reporting required by fund structures such as REITs, PLCs, Ltd Partnerships, Hold cos, Propcos.
Working knowledge of e-Front / Yardi IM Module
An ability and desire to work to tight deadlines.
An ability to multi-task and manage projects.
Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues, clients, other divisions / offices of the bank and professional intermediaries.
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Preparation/Review of Net Asset Valuation (NAV) files for a variety of Real Estate funds, ensuring their accuracy and compliance with fund governing and regulatory procedures
Preparation/Review of property level income statement, rent roll, tenancy schedules, and ageing reports
Preparation of annual financial statements
Calculation and processing of fund capital calls and distributions
Assist in the preparation and completion of the audit process for assigned relationships.
Ensuring excellent client service delivery to existing clients and functional products
Leading client relationships in line with the Operating Model
Interact with Senior management and clients
Review procedures and recommend solutions in order to improve efficiencies.
Ensure adherence to all internal and external audit standards
Implementation of fund structures onto accounting system
Review of constitutional documents and preparation of client SLA and budgeting