Accountant

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration provider is seeking an Accountant in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing monthly accruals, and collaborating with the finance team. The ideal candidate should have a university degree in Accountancy, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong IT skills. Join a dynamic team in an expanding global business.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Exposure to senior management

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review, and reconciliation of monthly accruals.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the monthly payroll process.
• Issue client invoices and maintain aged receivables.
• Prepare cash flows and related analysis.
• Assist in the month-end process.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements.
• Liaise with auditors during the annual audits.

Skills

Competence in Excel

General IT skills

Accounting packages knowledge

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to work under pressure

Education

University degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Final stages of ACCA qualification

Job description

Overview

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.

Accountant

Role Location: South Africa

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fulltime

Responsibilities

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Due to the continued expansion of Apex Group, the finance department is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for a number of entities within the group. The Accountant will report to the finance manager.

• Assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining of fixed asset registers
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
• Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
• Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
• Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
• Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
• Assisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
• Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
• Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
• Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
• Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
• Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests

Qualifications

• A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Working with a strong and dynamic Finance team
• Training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Additional information

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, responsibilities for dependants, 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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary’s expectations) to our dedicated email address: [e-mail]