Accountant

Apex Group Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd is seeking an Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Johannesburg. The role involves key responsibilities such as accounts reconciliation, preparation of financial statements, and supporting audits. You will benefit from training opportunities and gain exposure to various business aspects within a growing global company.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Direct interaction with senior management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Audit experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Work under pressure

Proficiency in Excel

IT skills

Accounting software knowledge

Education

University degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Final stages of ACCA

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 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 an unprecedented growth and transformation journey.

We are now represented by over circa 13, employees across offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

At Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you.

We will work to supercharge your skills and experience.

Take the lead, and we'll give you the support to excel.

We also offer the freedom to be a positive disrupter, turning big ideas into industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Accountant

Role Location : South Africa

Department : Finance

Employment Type : Full-time

The Role & Key Responsibilities :

Preparation, review, and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments

Maintaining fixed asset registers

Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations

Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process

Issuing client invoices, maintaining 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

Executing the month-end process for timely submission of management accounts

Assisting the finance manager with variance analysis

Preparation of reports and reconciliations for the Financial Planning & Analysis team

Assistance in capital adequacy and regulatory reporting

Drafting and assisting in financial statements preparation

Supporting and coordinating annual audits and liaising with auditors

Supporting the finance manager with ad-hoc requests

Skills Required :

University degree in Accountancy or equivalent / Final stages of ACCA

Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Proficiency in Excel, IT, and accounting software

Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

Audit experience is a plus but not required

What You Will Get in Return :

A unique opportunity to be part of a growing global business

Work with a dynamic finance team

Training and development opportunities

Exposure to all business aspects and direct interaction with senior management

Additional Information :

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to nondiscrimination based on gender, race, age, disability, and other protected categories.

Hiring decisions are based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Our success is measured not only by business growth but also by our positive impact on society and the planet.

For more about our CSR initiatives, visit our CSR policy.