Capital Markets Assistant Manager: Portfolio Lead & Compliance

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee accounting and administration of a client portfolio within Capital Markets. The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship to junior staff, coordinating with Directors to support strategic success.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance across IFRS/GAAP, audit coordination, and accurate management reporting, with a proactive, cross‑jurisdictional approach to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of fund management regulations.
• Strong leadership with mentorship experience.
• Attention to deadlines and multitasking across jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of client portfolios and entity requirements, guiding team members.
• Coordinate planning and completion of regulatory obligations and deliverables.
• Prepare entity summaries and maintain diary notes/workflows.
• Oversee management and statutory reporting for entities, ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance.
• Assist auditors and coordinate audit activities for clients.
• Ensure service delivery meets policy and SLAs.
• Develop procedures for administration and reporting per client.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

AML awareness

Corporate governance

Job description

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to oversee accounting and administration of a client portfolio within Capital Markets. The role requires leadership, technical expertise, and mentorship to junior staff, coordinating with Directors to support strategic success.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance across IFRS/GAAP, audit coordination, and accurate management reporting, with a proactive, cross‑jurisdictional approach to drive efficiency