Senior Specialist - Fund Accounting

theapexgroup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Specialist-Hedge Funds to support the Fund Accounting division for SA priced hedge funds. The role focuses on improving processes through automation, analytics and technology, while coordinating with ICT and delivering end-to-end projects.

A background in accounting or data analytics, plus 4–5 years in financial data within investment spaces, is preferred. Strong Excel and system skills are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in improving daily and monthly Fund Accounting processes using automation, robotics, AI and related tech.
• Strong data analytics capabilities and understanding of investment product knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve Fund Accounting's daily and monthly processes using automation, robotics, AI and other technology.
• Assist with bespoke processes and the standardization of Fund Accounting.
• Develop processes to enable automation of processing volumes for SA priced funds.
• Act as primary liaison with ICT regarding applications used by Fund Accounting and development requirements.
• Manage project delivery including end-to-end testing and implementation within Fund Accounting.
• Provide solutions for complex client requirements including engagement, investigation and testing.
• Gain experience with various fund types locally and internationally.

Skills

Automation

Data analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

B.Com or accounting related degree

Tools

InvestOne

Copilot for business

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

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. This individual will also be required to be responsible for projects aimed at improving the processes within Fund Accounting.

Job specification

The Senior Specialist will be expected to:

• 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

Additional information.

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.