The opportunity is to support the Fund Controller on certain Funds based out of US. The Fund Structure is usually complex, mostly Hybrid PE style and will require an enthusiastic, hardworking individual willing to take on the challenge.This role involves working closely with several departments within Apollo including investment and portfolio management team, valuation, pricing, operations, tax and marketing to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely information. It also involves dealing externally with Administrators, Auditors, Investors, Legal, etc
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monthly and quarterly reporting; working with Apollo operations & the administrator fund accounting team.
Maintenance and review of full accounting records on Apollo system to reconcile back to administrator records; working on Fund NAV and Investor level NAV.
Preparation and review of Fund s Financial Statements as per US GAAP or IFRS.
Preparation and Maintenance of the Investor Allocations.
Calculation and invoicing of management fees and carried interest
Calculation of monthly fund performance to meet GIPS requirements
Assisting in the quarterly valuation process
Fund budgeting and expense analysis
Oversee external auditors and admin with regards to statutory fund audits
Review, allocation and approval of invoices and expenses
Working with Apollo colleagues across New York, India and London
Liaising with current and prospective Fund Investors
Ad Hoc Projects
Qualifications & Experience
4 - 8 years of experience (Non-CA 7 - 11 years of experience)
Qualified Chartered Accountant or Strong Accounting academics.
Previous fund finance or fund administration experience must.
Should have worked with complex financial products such as MBS, CDS, Bank Loans, etc
Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills
Strong attention to detail
Moderate with Excel
Experience with general ledger accounting software a plus
Individual must be diligent and work we'll in a team environment
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Demonstrate ability in taking initiative
A forward thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards
