Financial Accountant

Apex Group Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration firm is looking for a Financial Accountant based in Johannesburg. The role involves managing financial statements, preparing bank reconciliations, and supporting payroll processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive remuneration and development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and review 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 and maintaining aged receivables.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Competence in Excel

General IT skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance

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 on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13, employees across 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.

Financial Accountant

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full‑Time

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Finance department, that is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team.

The accountant will be responsible for several entities within the group and will report to the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the 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
• 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

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance required
• 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

Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience

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 status, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability.

Any hiring decision is 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 /

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.