Senior Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds Apply locations: Cape Town, Apex House
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Yesterday
Job requisition id: JR-0007544
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.
Summary The Senior Fund Accountant role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios. Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.), assist with reviews, deputize as supervisor as and when needed, and be a seasoned incumbent responsible for approximately 5-7 portfolios.
Job specification Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio valuations; Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds; Liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis; Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records; Conform to standard operating procedures; Establish excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times; Assist the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis; Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Supervisor in support of the ongoing management and development of the function. Responsible for Fund Accounting; Pricing; Manual excel NAV file verification roll forward; Security position and price review; Cash and interest reconciliation; Reporting; Skills Required: Commerce degree or diploma with at least Financial Accounting 2; At least eighteen months accounting experience; Proficient in MS Excel; Hedge fund industry knowledge; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; Structured and detail oriented; Excellent customer service and communication skills; Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Our Story About Apex Group We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fueling 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 Apex Prepare 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. 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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