Assistant Manager - Accounting Services

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd in Cape Town seeks an Assistant Manager in the Alternative Asset Services Division. You will manage client portfolios, oversee accounting functions, and mentor junior team members while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a CA(S) qualification, with a minimum of one year post-articles experience and three years in the fund industry. This role offers an engaging work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year post articles experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fund industry.
• Legal and regulatory knowledge including Anti-Money Laundering laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio including administration and accounting oversight.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members.
• Coordinate and ensure completion of NAVs with Manager and Director.
• Prepare management and statutory reports for compliance.
• Act as point of contact with auditors for planning and coordination.
• Ensure reporting complies with local laws and relevant GAAP/IFRS.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Education

Professional qualification – CA(S) or equivalent

Tools

Fund related accounting software

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 on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over 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.

Role summary

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, reporting to a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services Division of Apex, to have responsibility for the administration and overseeing the accounting of a client portfolio. Also, including the development and mentoring of the more junior team members and providing the highest quality of customer service. Working closely with the lead relationship manager and Director to provide quality and efficient services to all customers within the portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing a client portfolio including all aspects of administration & overseeing the accounting aspects.
• Supervise and mentor a number of junior staff members, some of whom would typically be studying towards professional qualifications.
• Working with the Manager and Director 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.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the administration and reporting requirements.
• Act as point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of audits and assisting with and running audits for clients.
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP and IFRS and other reporting principals.
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively.

Skills / experience

• Professional qualification – CA(S) or equivalent.
• Minimum one year post articles experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fund industry.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Legal and regulatory requirements for example Anti‑Money Laundering laws etc.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
• 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.