Training Manager - Fund Accounting (Private Equity / Real Estate)

Training Manager - Private Equity/Real Estate Fund Accounting

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

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – Closed‑Ended Fund Accounting Trainer is responsible for hands‑on delivery of technical training and coaching for closed‑ended fund accounting teams. This role focuses on building strong execution capability, ensuring teams can independently handle day‑to‑day fund accounting activities with accuracy, discipline, and audit readiness.

The role is best suited for an experienced fund accountant who enjoys teaching, mentoring, and capability building, while remaining close to operational realities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured training programs across closed‑ended fund accounting topics.
• Conduct hands‑on classroom and case‑based training for junior to mid‑level fund accountants.
• Support onboarding new hires
• Assist in creation and maintenance of training materials, SOPs, and checklists.
• Identify recurring errors and skill gaps and provide targeted refresher sessions.
• Partner with operations managers to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Create role-based learning paths (Analyst to VP level)

Training Scope & Curriculum Coverage

• Closed‑ended fund lifecycle basics to intermediate concepts
• Capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations
• Realized & Hypothetical Waterfall (American / European incl. Claw back, Catch up)
• NAV preparation and review fundamentals
• Valuation inputs and NAV support schedules
• Financial statements and investor reporting
• Audit support and documentation discipline

Required Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong closed‑ended fund accounting experience (PE / RE / Alternatives)
• Hands‑on exposure to NAV, capital activities, and reporting
• Good working knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP

• Experience working with at least one fund accounting system (e.g., eFront, YARDI, Investran, Paxus Geneva, Allvue).
• Experience in building scalable learning framework

Qualifications & Experience

• CA / CPA / ACCA or equivalent
• 8–12 years of fund accounting experience
• Prior exposure to training, mentoring, or team coaching preferred

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level