Apex Group

Description

Fund Accountant – JHB

Role summary:

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services of Apex. You will typically be responsible for the preparation of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements) striving for the providing the highest quality of customer services.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the local and offshore Manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of monthly, quarterly and annual NAVs;
• Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting;
• Preparation and submission of AIFMD, CRS and FATCA reports;
• Where required, assist with the training and mentoring of trainee fund accountants;
• 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 from time-to-time.

Skills / experience:

• B.Com Accounting Degree
• Proficient in MS Excel & Notepad++
• General understanding of XML elements and data types
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines;
• Excellent communication and organisation skills;
• Motivated and driven
• Minimum of 2 years fund related accounting experience;
• AIF, CRS & FATCA reporting submission knowledge & experience will be very advantageous
• Private Equity and Direct Lending knowledge will be a distinct advantage
• Swedish language skills will also be advantageous