Fund Accountant - Accounting Services

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration firm in Cape Town seeks a Fund Accountant responsible for preparing accurate portfolio valuations and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have a Commerce degree, relevant qualifications, and proficiency in Excel. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree with relevant accounting qualifications.
• Proficient in MS Excel and detail-oriented.
• Fund related accounting experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate portfolio valuations on time.
• Manage NAVs and ensure compliance with reporting obligations.
• Assist in developing and mentoring trainee accountants.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Commerce degree

Financial Accounting 3

Taxation 1

Auditing 1 or Internal Auditing 2

Management accounting

SAIPA or CIMA or AG(SA) qualified

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 circa 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.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role summary

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Team Leader within Apex, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements), the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of service to our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Working with the Team Leader 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.
• Assist with the development and mentoring of trainee fund accountants.
• Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines.
• Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
• Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAVs.
• Preparation of management accounts and IPD’s.
• Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.

Skills / experience

• Commerce degree with:
• Financial Accounting 3.
• Taxation 1.
• Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2 or Internal Control & code of ethics.
• Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2.
• Management accounting.
• SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualified.
• Proficient in MS Excel; structural and detail orientated.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• 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.