Job Description

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8bto a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services Division of Apex, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis.xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8bclient portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements), the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of service to our customers. xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8bof corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8band client reporting;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Assist with the development and mentoring of trainee fund accountants;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAVxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Preparation of management accounts and IPDxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s; andxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b
• Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Skills / experience:

Commerce degree with:

Financial Accounting 3xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Taxation 1xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2 or Internal Control & code of Ethics;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Management accounting;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualifiedxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Proficient in MS Excel; structural and detail orientated;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Good analytical and problem-solving skills;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Excellent communication and organisation skills;xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Motivated and drivenxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Fund related accounting experience will be an advantagexc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Private Debt, Capital Markets, Real Assets or Private Equity knowledge will be a distinct advantage.xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x8b

Apex Group