Position Overview
The opportunity is within the Fund Controller team that supports the self-administered opportunistic funds across European Principal Finance as well as new products launching in 2024. This is a varied role and key to the successful support of the Finance team to the Business. The person should be enthusiastic, hard-working, and willing to take on a challenge.
This role involves working closely with several departments within Apollo including the investment and portfolio management team, valuation and pricing, legal, tax, and marketing to ensure the preparation of accurate and timely information. The role sits within the Finance team which is co-located with the EPF investment team.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Monthly and quarterly reporting (working with the extended Finance team in Nesco, Mumbai, India)
2. Maintenance and review of full accounting records on Apollo systems, Investran, including supporting the deal closing and realization activity to be able to record the deal activity
3. Prepare and review payment files
4. Manage Interaction with Subscription Line lenders and maintain loan records
5. Review, allocation, and approval of invoices and expenses
6. Responding to Investor queries
7. Maintenance of information in the investor and fund performance portal
8. Calculation of management fees
9. Fund budgeting and expense analysis
10. Liaison with external auditors regarding statutory fund audits
11. Working with Apollo colleagues across New York, India, Luxembourg, and London
12. Ad Hoc Projects
Qualifications & Experience
1. Relevant Fund accounting experience
2. Qualified or part-qualified Accountant
3. Exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
4. Strong attention to detail
5. Highly skilled with Excel
6. Individual must be diligent and work well in a team environment
7. Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
8. Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
9. Demonstrate ability in taking initiative
10. A forward-thinking, creative individual with high ethical standards
About Apollo
Apollo is a high-growth, global alternative asset manager. In our asset management business, we seek to provide our clients excess return at every point along the risk-reward spectrum from investment grade to private equity with a focus on three investing strategies: yield, hybrid, and equity. For more than three decades, our investing expertise across our fully integrated platform has served the financial return needs of our clients and provided businesses with innovative capital solutions for growth. Through Athene, our retirement services business, we specialize in helping clients achieve financial security by providing a suite of retirement savings products and acting as a solutions provider to institutions. Our patient, creative, and knowledgeable approach to investing aligns our clients, businesses we invest in, our employees, and the communities we impact, to expand opportunity and achieve positive outcomes.
Come to Apollo and join a community of extraordinary people who are committed to a culture of excellence and collaboration in everything that we do. We invest in our people for the long term and are committed to supporting their development at every stage of their career.
Apollo provides equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, veteran status, sex or sexual orientation, or any other criterion or circumstance protected by applicable law, ordinance, or regulation. The above criteria are intended to be used as a guide only - candidates who do not meet all the above criteria may still be considered if they are deemed to have relevant experience/ equivalent levels of skill or knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role. Roles are conditional upon and subject to satisfactory reference and background screening checks, as well as all necessary corporate and regulatory approvals or certifications as required from time to time. #J-18808-Ljbffr