Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Location: Johannesburg, Sasol Place / Cape Town, Pier Place. Time type: Full time. Posting date: Posted Today. End Date: November 28. About the Company We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda, the Group has continually disrupted the asset‑serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13, highly integrated professionals. We are a people‑powered business, full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service, bringing new products and services to market, sharpening our client focus, disrupting the market to exceed expectations, and innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet, and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Position Overview This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Finance department, that is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for several entities within the group and will report to the Finance Manager. Responsibilities Perform and coordinate a variety of administrative duties and tasks, including assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments. Maintain fixed asset registers. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations. Assist in the monthly payroll process. Issue client invoices, maintain aged receivables and related matters. Prepare and reconcile all revenue. Prepare cash flows and related analysis. Prepare and assist in periodic VAT returns. Assist in the month‑end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner. Assist the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances. Prepare reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team. Assist in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting. Assist in the preparation of financial statements. Assist with the annual audits and liaise with auditors. Assist the finance manager with any ad‑hoc requests. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar role. Ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines and under pressure. Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages. Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary. Benefits Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience. Training and development opportunities. A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business. Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross‑jurisdiction, and working with senior management directly. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Hiring Process Notes Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), please refer to our CSR page. 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 will engage exclusively with recruitment partners when agency assistance is required. About Apex Group Established in Bermuda in the early years, the Group has continually disrupted the asset‑serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. #J-18808-Ljbffr