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

Group Technical and Accounting Policy Manager

Cape Town

Description

Apex is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the growing Finance Team as Technical Accounting & Policy Manager and to report to the Global Head of Reporting. The successful candidate will play an important role in building out the IFRS = 3,9,10 ,16 and IAS 36,38 (IFRS 17 not required) accounting policy framework across the group. There is an expectation to work proactively, independently when required, and as part of team.

Job specification

• Responsible for Apex Group accounting policy implementation
• Research, analysis, and documentation of complex accounting issues, often involving areas like revenue recognition and business combinations
• Assist in group consolidations with particular focus on complex structure acquisition accounting
• Assist in production of certain notes for annual group financial accounts
• Manage PPA process with external advisors for complex acquisitions
• Summarize and document M&A transactions, working closely with relevant teams across Finance and Treasury
• IFRS16 accounting advice and reporting across lease contracts including calculation of IBRs and lease modifications
• Capex accounting advice, particularly on differentiating between capital and operational expenditures
• Impairment testing across all assets
• Manage statutory accounts audit and sign off process for group entities
• Monitor IASB discussions on new accounting standards & identify knock on impacts of accounting changes to Apex
• Liaison with internal and external audit, tax teams and other professional advisors
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required

Skills Required:

• A professional designation such as CA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience outside audit industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, specifically 3,9,10 ,16 and IAS 36,38 (IFRS 17 not required)
• Experience in financial reporting
• Strong self-starter, showing initiative and able to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and commitment to quality
• Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely with a logical and tenacious approach and attention to detail
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• Training and development opportunities

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.