Senior Accountant

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fund administration company is looking for a Finance Controller in Cape Town. The candidate should possess a recognized qualification (CA, CIMA, CPA) and have at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include overseeing the timely month-end close process, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-article experience in finance.
• Proficient in accounting principles and concepts.
• Exposure to US GAAP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely month end close process for legal entities.
• Manage legal entity audits and submission of financial statements.
• Oversee production of statutory financial statements.
• Manage annual budget process and reporting.
• Stay updated on relevant IFRS developments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficient with Excel

Conversant in IFRS

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Recognized accreditation (CA, CIMA, CPA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Position: Controller – Finance CA(SA)

Division: Finance

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

We are seeking a Controller, reporting to a Senior Manager within the Finance Division.

Apex is seeking a Finance Controller to join the group finance team to fulfil the role as legal entity controller for the Americas. The role involves the accurate accounting of legal entities and detailed review of costs to ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of the accounting records. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience, as well as a recognised accreditation (CA, CIMA, CPA).

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of the timely month end close process for a number of legal entities, ensuring accounting is in line with group and company policies
• Management of a number of the legal entity audits and ensuring timely submission of financial statements before regulatory deadlines
• Oversight of the production of number of the statutory financial statements
• Oversight of the timely production of a number of the regulatory reports ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory capital requirements at all times
• Oversight of payment procedures of a number of legal entities ensuring appropriate cash management at all times
• Management of the annual budget process
• Liaise closely with the Head of Finance – Americas and Local Managing Directors
• Finance reporting to legal entity boards
• Accounting support for billing and FP&A teams
• Stay current and abreast of relevant IFRS developments that impact the firm
• Manage ad hoc requests as necessary

Skills / experience

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding and well-versed in accounting principles and concepts
• 0 - 2 years’ post article experience
• Proficient with Excel, accounting systems and general IT
• Conversant in IFRS and exposure to US GAAP
• Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and resourceful
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written in English
• Confident and credible partnering with stakeholders and sponsors to high level and driving broader business engagement in change

Preferable:

• Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary
• Interest in financial services e.g., fund administration, banking
• Creative thinker with aptitude for diagnosing problems/issues and proposing solutions
• Experience with accounting/financial control mechanisms
• Experience with US Tax