Senior Fund Accountant

4 days ago

Johannesburg Sasol Place, South Africa Apex Group Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

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 summary:

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within Apex, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements), the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of services to our customers.

Key responsibilities:

  • Working with the assistant manager, manager and director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting.
  • Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of a number of trainee fund accountants and fund accountants.
  • Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
  • Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines.
  • Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
  • Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division.
  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV's.
  • Preparation of management accounts and IPD's.
  • Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.

Skills / Experience:

Commerce degree with:

  • Eligible to register as a CA(SA); no post article experience required.
  • Proficient in MS Excel.
  • Structural and detail orientated.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills.
  • Motivated and driven.
  • Fund related accounting experience will be an advantage.
  • Private Debt, Capital Markets, Real Assets or Private Equity Knowledge will be a distinct advantage.

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