Assistant Finance Manager

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

Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Ireland

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

Seeking an experienced Accountant to play a key role within the Irish Finance team, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, robust balance sheet control and meaningful monthly analysis for two key businesses within the region.

This role will suit a qualified (or near-qualified) accountant who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and working closely with senior stakeholders.

The Role

• Assisting the Head of Finance - Ireland to manage the relationships between the local operational business and the regional finance team.
• Assisting the Head of Finance - Ireland in the day-to-day management of the Manco Finance team (multi-jurisdictional)
• Reviewing P&L, revenue figures and BS, against prior month, YTD and budget, identifying and articulating variances and associated rationale.
• Ensure the accuracy of intercompany recharges and that they are appropriately recorded.
• Oversight of the Finance accrued income process to ensure its accuracy, along with interactions with the local Operations Team to validate data.
• Assisting in the collation of the Finance Packs for local Board meetings.
• Ensure all Regulatory reporting deadlines are met including a) the calculation and ongoing monitoring of the Company’s compliance with regulatory capital requirements b) various finance related regulatory returns.
• Take the lead for preparation of the annual statutory financial statements for the relevant entities and act as principal contact with the external Auditors under the oversight of the Head of Finance - Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely month-end close (in line with group timetable), including journals, accruals, prepayments and revenue entries.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving issues promptly and maintaining robust supporting documentation.
• Ensure costs and revenues are recorded accurately in line with accounting standards, budgets and prior periods, with clear variance explanations.
• Produce monthly management reporting, including concise variance and performance commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Identify and appropriately account for unusual or significant transactions.
• Oversee accrued and deferred revenue processes.
• Manage oversight of accounts receivable, billing accuracy, cut-off and aged debt, working with the business to address issues and improve cash collection.
• Monitor client billing in line with agreed timetables and Group requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable processes (in conjunction with the business) to support timely supplier payments via Group Treasury.
• Prepare financial reports and submissions for Regional and Group Finance and FP&A, ensuring compliance with Group reporting standards.
• Support budgeting and forecasting through accurate historical data and financial insight.
• Act as a key finance business partner to local operations, providing clear advice and an efficient, responsive finance service.
• Work closely with regional and Group finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Leada year-end and interim audits for your entities, including preparation of audit schedules and liaison with external auditors.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial controls, processes and documentation.
• Manage a small multi-jurisdictional team
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Undertake ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified or near-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial accounting and month-end reporting within a corporate or professional services environment
• Solid understanding of accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue and balance sheet management
• Experience preparing management accounts and explaining financial performance to non-finance stakeholders
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across the business
• Ability to manage deadlines in a changing environment and prioritise effectively
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems advantageous
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and controls

What You Will Get in Return

• Opportunity to work within a growing, international organisation
• Exposure to group-level reporting and senior stakeholders
• Supportive, high-calibre finance team with a strong culture of collaboration
• Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities
• Broad role scope offering genuine progression potential

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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary’s expectations) to our dedicated email address: [email protected].

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.