Assistant Manager Finance

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

Position: Assistant Manager Finance

Key responsibilities

The brief description outlined above will involve the following specific duties:

■Responsible for month end close process in line with wider group which includes the following:

■Preparation and posting of monthly journals,

■Maintain and update the fixed asset register,

■Analysis of revenue and determination of revenue accrual,

■Balancing intercompany loan accounts,

■Analysis of trial balance and general ledger with    corrections if required,

■Balance sheet reconciliations,

■Tax computations and related journal entries.

■Cash flow management;. 

■Preparation of management accounts;

■Prepare annual financial statements

■Manage and run statutory audits;

■Queries from internal departments as well as external parties;

■Regulatory filings

■Annalise and present results to local entity boards

■Willingness to learn and develop.

■Organised and attention to detail.

■The ability to work independently as well as in teams within other areas of the Finance group.

■Strong communication skills.

Skills / experience

Recently qualified CA (SA) with:

■Audit training experience at an audit firm.

■CA(SA)

■Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.

■Willingness to learn and develop.

■Organised and attention to detail.

■The ability to work independently as well as in teams within other areas of the Finance group.

■Strong communication skills.

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 souring model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Please apply here

Financial Accountant

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

Financial Accountant
 

Location: Johannesburg / Cape Town

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Finance department, that is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for several entities within the group and will report to the Finance Manager.

Job specification

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including:

• Assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining of fixed asset registers
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
• Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
• Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
• Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
• Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
• Assisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
• Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
• Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
• Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
• Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
• Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance required
• An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Competence in excel, general IT, and accounting packages
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

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
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Additional information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, 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

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.

Closing date: November 28, 2025 

Please apply here

Team Leader – Fund Accounting (Traditional and Hedge)

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

Description

The primary responsibility for this position is to manage teams of Fund Accountants who will perform the accounting and administration of all South African priced funds including Unit Trusts, Priced Pooled, Priced Segregated as well as South African Hedge Funds.  The individual will be required to manage staff, assisting with issues coming out of the operations, review of staff work and ensure processes are followed and standards are adhered. This individual will also oversee projects aimed at improving the processes within Fund Accounting. 

Job specification

• Deal with client queries and audit queries; 

• Ensuring the accurate calculation of Fund valuations, including NAV’s and accounting to TB. 

• Communicating and answering any queries on the Funds from the team. 

• Manage the output of the team according to the daily production schedule; 

• Perform valuation quality assurance valuation reviews and ensure consistent quality of output. 

• Document all processes, checklists  and controls within the team; 

• Monitor and manage the performance of the team as well as individual team members, including setting up KPI aligned to job description and development of staff;  

• Implementation of projects, checks and controls to mitigate risk; 

• Management of staff in taking on new funds allocated; 

• Participate and lead training applicable for the team; 

• Monitoring and delegating to ensure that recons in fund accounting are clear. 

Skills Required:

• An accounting qualification (minimum B.Com or equivalent) together with either 3 years accounting experience or at least 6 months Fund Accounting experience. 

• 24 months plus Fund Accounting experience in asset management portfolio administration and pricing.  

• In addition, the individual should have experience with the various fund types either locally or internationally

IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge: 

• Advanced level experience in using Excel, InvestOne and other related systems. 

• Proven competence and an aptitude for working with systems. 

Skills and Abilities: 

• Detailed understanding of funds and fee structures. 

• Previous experience in supervising a team and conducting colleague reviews. 

• Previous experience in dealing with clients. 

• Previous experience in mentoring of junior and new staff. 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal); 

• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated. 

• A track record of achievement. 

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: 

• Ability to analyze and solve problems. 

• Supervise staff and work as part of a team. 

• Assist in process improvement and the develop & implement policies & procedures. 

• Identify problems and delegate effectively. 

• Monitor portfolio; and produce daily and weekly stats on recon items. 

• Establish and manage relationships. 

• liaise with clients and system developers. 

Experience: 

• Managing a team. 

• Knowledge of basic investment product.

• Good understanding of Financial Markets, instruments and systems. 

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.

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.

Please Apply here

Manager

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

Manager – Investor Services

Role summary:

This an exciting opportunity for a Manager at Apex Group, reporting to a Senior Manager within the Alternative Assets team. The Manager will typically be responsible for assisting a small team of administrators that will provide quality and efficient client service to investors.

Key responsibilities:

• Working closely with Managers, Associate Directors and other staff as part of the team;
• Serve as primary point of contact for investor queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses and work with legal and finance teams to review and approve investor related materials Responding, and reviewing responses, to investor services related queries received from investors, clients, consultants and auditors as applicable;
• Proactively manage daily workflow, ensuring that tasks are completed to the highest standards, within agreed deadlines;
• Building and maintaining strong and trusted relationships with investors, clients and other internal operational areas;
• Adherence to internal policies, controls and processes;
• Demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for all aspects of investor/client care;
• Ensuring internal database records are maintained accurately, in relation to investor/client information and/or updated as circumstances change;
• Investor onboarding, including the collation and maintenance of KYC documentation required to meet regulatory requirements;
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects and general team administration and other such tasks as may be required;
• Act in the best interests of the division by supporting and mentoring more junior members of staff as applicable;
• Any other duties in the scope of the role that the company requires.

Skills / experience:

• Third level qualification in business, law, finance or a related field would be an advantage;
• Ideally previous compliance, trust or funds experience in a professional environment;
• Previous experience in a customer facing role with a proven track record of outstanding service;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to prioritise, to adapt to changing business needs and to multitask;
• A professional manner, demonstrating good interpersonal skills and the ability to understand client’s/investor’s needs, responding to these quickly and effectively;
• Good organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong attention to detail; diligence and care in all aspects of the role;
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including MS Excel and Word;
• Motivated and driven.

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 favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, 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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

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.

Closing date: November 28, 2025 

Please apply here