Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting

CO_MGSAL Apex Fund Services South Africa Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Cape Town seeks a Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds to support SA priced funds within Fund Accounting. You’ll help optimize processes and drive improvements across operations and applications.

The role involves liaising with ICT, delivering end-to-end testing, and managing project delivery to enhance automation and efficiency. Candidates should have a finance/Accounting background with data analytics exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting, Data science or data analytics preferred (B.Com).
• 4–5 years working with financial data in an investment space.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist Fund Accounting with SA priced Hedge Funds’ processes.
• Review and improve operations, workflows and controls.
• Lead projects aimed at process improvement within Fund Accounting.
• Collaborate with ICT on applications used by Fund Accounting and development needs.
• Manage end-to-end testing and implementation of projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Automation & AI

Communication skills

Investment product knowledge

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

B.Com or Accounting / Data Analytics qualified

Tools

InvestOne

Copilot for business

Job description

About Apex Group

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 Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds Cape Town, Apex House The Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds will be expected to assist the Fund Accounting division responsible for all South African priced Hedge Funds in terms of business processes and applications. The individual will be required to assist with issues coming out of the operations, review of processes and improvement thereof.

Position: Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds (Cape Town)

The Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds will be expected to assist the Fund Accounting division responsible for all South African priced Hedge Funds in terms of business processes and applications. The individual will be required to assist with issues emerging from the operations, review of processes and improvement thereof. The individual will also be required to be responsible for projects aimed at improving the processes within Fund Accounting.

Job Specification

• Improve Fund Accounting’s daily and monthly processes and using automation, robotics, AI and other technology assist with bespoke processes and the standardization of Fund Accounting processes to enable automation of processing volumes for all SA priced funds.
• A qualification in Accounting, Data science or data analytics is preferred (B.com). 4-5years working with financial data in an investment space.
• Be primary liaison with ICT regarding applications used by Fund Accounting and development requirements.
• Management of project delivery including end-to-end testing and implementation. within Fund Accounting.
• Provide solutions for complex client requirements including client engagement, investigation and testing.
• In addition, the individual should have experience with the various fund types either locally or internationally.
• IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge: Advanced level experience in using Excel, InvestOne and other related systems. Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems such as "Copilot for business" Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Identify problems and solve effectively using process automation Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. A track record of achievement. Analyze and solve problems. Assist in process improvement. Establish and manage relationships. Liaise with clients and system developers. Knowledge. Strong understanding of investment product knowledge. Strong understanding of Financial Markets, instruments and systems. Advanced Excel skills, Proficiency in process automation

Corporate Culture

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility 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 where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster. The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey. Find out more about us