Fund Accountant - Accounting Services

Apex Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund administration seeks a skilled Fund Accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves preparing accurate portfolio valuations, reporting for corporate entities, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess a commerce degree and relevant accounting qualifications, focusing on delivering high-quality client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree with Financial Accounting 3 and Taxation 1 required.
• SAIPA, CIMA, or AG(SA) qualified preferred.
• Fund related accounting experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate portfolio valuations, management and statutory reporting.
• Mentor trainee fund accountants and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual NAVs and statutory financials.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Taxation

Auditing

Corporate Law

Management accounting

Proficiency in MS Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Motivation

Fund related accounting experience

Knowledge of Capital Markets

Private Debt knowledge

Real Assets knowledge

Private Equity knowledge

Education

Commerce degree with Financial Accounting 3

Commerce degree with Taxation 1

Commerce degree with Auditing 1 or Internal Auditing 2

Commerce degree with Corporate Law 1 or Commercial Law 2

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 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.