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 Accountant – Corporate Services
Location - Cape Town

Description

We are seeking a senior accountant to support a key client in the corporate services team. You will report to the Senior Manager and Head of Corporate Solutions both locally and globally, having responsibility for accurate management accounts preparation. You will be responsible for a number of entities in the group together with certain key processes. This is an excellent opportunity to gain international exposure to a client which has in excess of $40bn assets under management.

Job specification

• Provide day-to-day accounting and financial reporting services to the group of client accounts.

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts.

• Take ownership of key accounting processes which drive the group accounts.

• Become an entity owner, taking full responsibility for the accounting and reporting of certain entities in the group.

• Ensure data control is adhered to and all processes are followed with the opportunity to expand and improve current processes.

• Address client and team queries promptly.

• Become and expert user of the client accounting system.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure the planning, coordination, and completion of client deliverables.

• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.

• Ad-hoc client requests and project work.

• You will utilize your excellent organizational skills and sound judgment to meet and exceed client expectations, address their service needs, and meet their deadlines.

Skills Required

• BCom Accounting Degree (or similar).

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the field of Finance/Accounting/Audit.

• Experience with group consolidations and technical IFRS areas such as IFRS 16 and share based payments desirable.

• Management accounting in the asst management or private credit space will be a distinct advantage.

• Experience with Oracle (NetSuite) a distinct advantage.

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.

• Motivated and driven.

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.