Accountant

Apex Group Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at a forward-thinking global business that values your skills and experience. As an Accountant, you'll play a crucial role in financial operations, from preparing monthly reconciliations to assisting with payroll processes. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation. With exposure to senior management and a commitment to professional development, your contributions will directly impact our success and the communities we serve. Be part of a company that prioritizes both business growth and social responsibility.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic finance team

Unique opportunity in a growing global business

Exposure to senior management

Qualifications

• University degree in Accountancy or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Assisting in the monthly payroll process and issuing client invoices.
• Supporting annual audits and liaising with auditors.

Skills

University degree in Accountancy

Proficiency in Excel

Accounting software proficiency

Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum 2 years’ experience

Audit experience

Education

University degree in Accountancy

Final stages of ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

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 an unprecedented growth and transformation journey. We are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 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.