Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting

Apex group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fund administration seeks a Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting in Cape Town. The role involves enhancing Fund Accounting processes, managing projects, and liaising with ICT. Ideal candidates have a B. Com degree and 4-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of Fund Accounting experience in asset management.
• Experience with various fund types, locally or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Improve daily and monthly Fund Accounting processes.
• Manage project delivery, including end-to-end testing and implementation.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ICT regarding applications.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

B. Com or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

InvestOne

Job description

Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting page is loaded

Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting

Apply locations Cape Town, Apex House
Time type Full time
Posted on Posted 2 Days Ago
Job requisition id JR-0012429

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

The Senior Specialist - Hedge Funds will assist the Fund Accounting division responsible for all South African priced funds, including Unit Trusts, Priced Pooled, Priced Segregated, as well as South African Hedge Funds. Responsibilities include improving business processes, reviewing and enhancing processes, and managing projects aimed at process improvement within Fund Accounting.

Skills Required

The position will be expected to:

• Improve daily and monthly Fund Accounting processes and update related documentation.
• Assist with bespoke processes and standardize Fund Accounting procedures to enable automation for all SA priced funds.
• Provide solutions for corrective actions across teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison with ICT regarding applications used by Fund Accounting and development needs.
• Manage project delivery, including end-to-end testing and implementation.
• Lead and participate in team training.
• Perform NAV finalization and oversee as Team Leader when required.
• Handle complex client requirements, including engagement, investigation, and testing.
• Assist with NAV re-price processes, including calculation of BPS impact analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum B. Com or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 4-5 years of Fund Accounting experience in asset management, portfolio administration, and pricing.
• Experience with various fund types, locally or internationally.

IT and Systems Skills

Advanced experience in Excel, InvestOne, and related systems.

Proven competence in working with systems and technology.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of funds and fee structures.
• Experience supervising teams and conducting reviews.
• Client engagement experience.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic.
• Proven track record of achievement.
• Problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Relationship management and effective delegation.
• Ability to liaise with clients and system developers.

Experience with investment products, financial markets, instruments, and systems is preferred.

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 agency assistance will be engaged directly through our exclusive recruitment partners.