Fund Accountant - Accounting ServicesFund Accountant - Accounting ServicesApply locations Johannesburg, Sasol PlaceTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoJob Requisition ID: JR-0007597The 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 Fund Accountant, reporting to a Team Leader 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 service to our customers.Key Responsibilities:Working with the Team Leader to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs.Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting.Assist with the development and mentoring of trainee 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 ongoing management and development of the division.Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAVs.Preparation of management accounts and IPDs.Preparation of annual statutory financial statements.Skills / Experience:Commerce degree with:Financial Accounting 3.Taxation 1.Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2 or Internal Control & code of ethics.Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2.Management accounting.SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualified.Proficient in MS Excel; structural and detail-oriented.Good analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.Excellent communication and organization 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.Our StoryAbout Apex GroupWe 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 in 2003, 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 13,000 highly integrated professionals.We're a people-powered business, and our people are 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.
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.Working at ApexPrepare to accelerate.We're a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech.
We're expanding globally and offering more to our clients.
This means you get more opportunities to grow with us.
So prepare to accelerate.
We'll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.Positive change starts with you.We're a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech.
We're expanding globally and offering more to our clients.
This means you get more opportunities to grow with us.
So prepare to accelerate.
We'll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.The journey is yours to own.When you stretch yourself, you grow.
We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger.
We'll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues, and approachable leaders.
All the things you need to own your unique journey.
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