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

Senior Fund Accountant

Cape Town

Description

The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of NAVs, financial reporting, and statutory reporting for corporate entities. The role supports the management team in ensuring all accounting, regulatory, and client reporting requirements are met, while also mentoring junior team members and contributing to the overall development of the division.

Job specification

• Work closely with Assistant Managers, Managers, and Directors to plan, coordinate, and complete NAVs, reviews, management reporting, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, listing requirements, and client reporting obligations.
• Supervise and mentor trainee fund accountants and fund accountants.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure all client deliverables are met in line with agreed deadlines and best practice standards.
• Assist external auditors to ensure audits are completed efficiently and on time.
• Support the ongoing management and development of the division.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual NAVs.

Skills Required:

• Commerce degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and structured approach to work. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Motivated and driven individual.
• Minimum of 2 years of fund-related accounting experience.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

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.