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Apex Group

Global fund administration and related services

Fund Accountant Trainee - Accounting Services

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCape Town, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A commerce degree.
  • Financial Accounting 3.
  • Taxation 1.
  • Auditing 1, Internal Auditing 2, or Internal Control and Code of Ethics.
  • Corporate Law 1 or Commercial Law 2.
  • Management accounting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Fund knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis and account for a number of portfolios.
  • Work with the Team Leader to complete NAVs, management reporting, and statutory reporting for corporate entities, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory obligations, listing requirements, and client reporting requirements.
  • Liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues promptly.
  • Manage client responsibilities effectively and meet agreed client, best-practice, regulatory, and statutory deadlines.
  • Assist external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual NAVs.
  • Prepare management accounts and IPDs.
  • Prepare annual statutory financial statements.
  • Assist with cash management and bank payments.
  • Perform bookkeeping for clients in the portfolio and work with the manager and Director to plan, coordinate, and complete NAVs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Financial sector knowledge is an advantage.

About the Company

Apex Group

Global fund administration and related services

Apex Group provides a single-source suite of financial services, including fund administration, corporate services, banking, custody, depositary services, and ManCo offerings, with digital onboarding and ESG advisory for private markets. Its platform lets clients choose individual services or an integrated package that covers the whole value chain, all supported by technology and data. The company differentiates itself through its global scale, reach, and growth through numerous acquisitions that expand capabilities and local expertise while keeping a single-provider experience. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, consistent client service worldwide with local delivery and to advance its integrated offering in private markets, tokenization, and cross-asset support.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Hamilton, Bermuda
Founded
2003

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