Fund Accountant - Accounting Services

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

Job summary

A global fund administration firm in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accountant to oversee accurate portfolio valuations and manage client financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a commerce degree, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. Knowledge in Fund accounting and relevant certifications such as SAIPA or CIMA are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to mentor junior team members in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree with required financial qualifications.
• Proficient in MS Excel; structural and detail oriented.
• Fund related accounting experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate portfolio valuations.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAVs.
• Liaising with fund managers and auditors.

Skills

Financial Accounting 3

Taxation 1

Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2

Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2

Management accounting

SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualified

Proficient in MS Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Commerce degree

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

Overview

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 NAV’s.
• 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.