Assistant Finance controller, Finance

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 youPurpose of the RoleThe Financial Controller based in our shared service center responsible for leading the controllership function and ensuring the integrity of the financial information across our local operations within Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. You will report to the Jersey Head of Finance and work closely with the broader finance team.The primary purpose of this role is to ensure high-quality and timely financial information, a robust control environment, and scalable processes that enable leverage of investments in our technology platforms and our Shared Service capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & CloseLocal month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of all relevant entities to the parent entityPreparation of consolidated financial statements and management reports for the Board, private equity sponsor, and lendersMonthly balance sheet reviews, account reconciliations, and variance analysesCoordination of external audit processesPolicies, Controls & ComplianceDevelop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in line with IFRS and Group policiesDesign and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; remediate control gaps and drive a culture of control disciplineCompliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory reporting requirements in partnership with Tax and LegalLead technical accounting assessments for complex transactionsPost merger integration of accounting systems, policies and proceduresFinance transformation initiatives, including ERP, process automation, and standardization of local procedures with the wider group and shared services centerBusiness Partnering & Strategic Support Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and Business Finance Leads to ensure alignment of reported results with forecasts and plansPartnership and building strong relationships with our Business Finance Leads is critical to success in this roleLeadership & Culture Being a valued Partner to the BusinessEnhance our Culture of High Performing Teams and AccountabilityLead by example by embodying the ‘Get It Done’ mindset and be willing to ‘Do the Do’ yourself.Mentor and coach direct reportsExperience requiredBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related disciplineQualified Chartered Accountant3-5 years post-qualification experience in a Controllership or comparable roleStrong systems and technical skills, and ability to adapt to new and changing technologyPrivate Equity-backed portfolio company experience strongly preferredExperience in having owned and led month-end consolidation process, and reporting to a third party or parent entityExperience in working closely with distributed international finance teams and shared service centersDesire to operate in fast-paced and change-oriented environmentsStrong business partnering skillsExperience leading external audits, preferably with a Big Four auditorTechnical expertise in IFRS and internal controls over financial reportingDisclaimer: 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.