Senior Associate

Job Description

For our business, for clients, and for you Role summary: We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within Apex, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements), the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of services to our customers. The SFA will support a growing team that provides a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to our Corporate solutions clients. The role will include accounting and financial reporting, NAV reporting and fund administration duties for our portfolio of clients. Furthermore, the SFA is expected to play a role in the supervision, development and mentoring of junior team members. Key responsibilities: Working with the assistant manager, manager and director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure team complies with all of its accounting standards (eg IFRS and GAAP) and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting; Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of a number of trainee fund accountants and fund accountants; Working closely with the client and Apex colleagues to ensure that transactions are understood to ensure accurate capturing; Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis; Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines; Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis; 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 NAV s; Preparation of management accounts and IPD s; and Preparation of annual statutory financials statements. Assist with the preparation of capital call workings and distribution workings of the Funds; Performing any additional tasks that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division. Skills / Experience: Commerce degree with: Eligible to register as a CA(SA); no post article experience required; SAIPA, CIMA or ACCA advantageous; Proficient in MS Excel; Structural and detail orientated; Good analytical and problem solving skills; Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines; Excellent communication and organization skills; Motivated and driven; Fund related accounting experience will be an advantage; Private Debt, Capital Markets, Real Assets or Private Equity Knowledge will be a distinct advantage.