.DescriptionRole: AccountantRole Location: ValenciaDepartment: Corporate Solutions (Dutch Clients)Level of the role: Associate 2Employment Type: Full time PermanentAbout ApexThe 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 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 '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 you.Role Summary:The role is part of the Apex Corporate Solutions team and reports to the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions based in Valencia (Spain). This role acts as an international accountant, supporting other jurisdictions and assisting the Head of Operations Corporate Solutions as required.Key Responsibilities:Maintain bank accounts, including bank account opening, initiate transfers/wire instructions and liaising with the bank.Handle the day-to-day matters as delegated by the immediate/subsequent reporting line(s).Liaising with clients, as required, on the day-to-day matters.Ensure that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner.Work with immediate/subsequent reporting line(s) to ensure all internal/statutory/investor deadlines are met, as applicable.P&L and balance sheet reconciliation.Bookkeeping: journal entries.Produce financial statements.Produce management accounts.Prepare payments.Control: assist with managing working capital, preparation of billing, debtors & creditors control.Accurate and timely month-end close, working to deadlines.Assist with filing VAT submissions and tax.Support audit requests.Support the local team management and other jurisdiction's management with any additional ad hoc requirements and all requested information by set deadlines to drive the business forward.Skills / Experience:Preferable Accounting, Economics or Business Administration degree.Fluent English knowledge (written & conversational) - Dutch is a plus.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and propose solutions and make decisions.Strong communication, influence and interpersonal skills including the ability to set up solid cross-functional partnerships
