Vice President – Private Equity

Apex Group Ltd

Vice President leading private equity fund accounting at Apex Group, a global fund administration and middle-office provider. Owning reporting, investor servicing, technology, controls, and teams.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in private equity fund accounting, including US GAAP/IFRS compliance, financial reporting, and complex fund structures. Proven ability to lead teams, manage investor relations, and implement process improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Private Equity Fund AccountingUS GAAP/IFRS ComplianceWaterfall MechanicsPE Accounting PlatformsProcess Design and Improvement

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCapital Call ManagementFair-Value MeasurementWaterfall AllocationMulti-Currency AccountingRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven Decision-MakingAccounting Policy DevelopmentRisk ManagementFinancial Close Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

InvestranAllvueEFrontYardiWorkivaPower BITableauRPAAlteryxAnaplan

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAACA

Industry Keywords

AIFMDForm PFFATCACRSASC 946ASC 820Investor RelationsPortfolio MonitoringLean Six SigmaContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPATableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end private equity fund accounting across multiple vintages, strategies, and structures
Own monthly and quarterly financial close for funds and feeder vehicles
Deliver US GAAP/IFRS financial statements, partner capital accounts, and investor-level reporting
Oversee capital calls, distributions, true-ups, equalizations, and side-letter economics
Coordinate fair-value measurements and waterfall allocations, including carried interest, preferred return, and catch-ups
Ensure compliance with AIFMD, Form PF, Annex IV, FATCA/CRS, and local filings
Author and enforce accounting policies, playbooks, RACI matrices, and escalation protocols
Drive QA/QC reviews, exception management, Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, automation, and standardization
Serve as senior point of contact for LPs and address complex investor inquiries
Collaborate with Deal Teams, Portfolio Monitoring, Investor Relations, Legal/Compliance, auditors, and administrators
Lead onboarding, transitions, change governance, cutover plans, and risk controls
Produce dashboards, variance analyses, waterfall summaries, and board/regulatory packs
Own the fund-accounting technology roadmap, selection, and optimization
Establish standardized data models, golden sources, master-data management, and reconciliation frameworks
Implement internal controls, segregation of duties, audit trails, role-based access, cyber-resilience, and data-privacy compliance
Build scalable operating models supporting fund launches, multi-currency books, and complex structures
Manage and mentor fund controllers and teams across locations and time zones
Plan workforce capacity, optimize onshore/offshore mix, and leverage managed services strategically
Implement learning paths, certification support, and cross-training programs
Promote accountability, continuous learning, psychological safety, and inclusive practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s/master’s in accounting or finance
14+ years of experience in private equity fund accounting or alternatives
Track record leading multi-fund portfolios and complex structures, including multi-currency, feeder, parallel-fund, and SPV structures
Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS and ASC 946/820
Expertise in waterfall mechanics, carried interest, fee mechanics, equalizations, and side-letter economics
Hands-on fluency with PE accounting platforms such as Investran, Allvue, eFront, Yardi, and Workiva
Experience with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau
Experience with workflow automation tools such as RPA, Alteryx, and Anaplan
Proven capability to manage global teams, transform processes, and influence senior cross-functional stakeholders
Process design, control frameworks, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
Ability to translate firm strategy into operating models, technology roadmaps, and staffing plans
Executive presence and clear written and verbal communication for LPs, boards, and auditors
Strong accounting judgment and proactive operational and regulatory risk management
Comfort with ambiguity and accountability for outcomes
CPA/ACA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certification support (CPA/ACA/CFA)
Structured learning paths
Cross-training programs
Career paths and succession planning
Inclusive practices intended to improve retention and productivity
Supportive colleagues and approachable leaders
Challenging projects and vibrant networks