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 youFinancial AccountantLocation: Johannesburg / Cape TownDepartment: FinanceEmployment Type: Full-TimeThis 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 prepaymentsMaintaining of fixed asset registersPreparation of monthly bank reconciliationsPreparation and assistance in the monthly payroll processIssuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related mattersPreparation and reconciliation of all revenuePreparation of cash flows and related analysisPreparation and assistance in periodic VAT returnsAssisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely mannerAssisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variancesPreparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis teamAssistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reportingAssisting in the preparation of financial statementsAssisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditorsAssisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requestsSkills Required:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance requiredAn ability to work to and meet agreed deadlinesAbility to work under pressureCompetence in excel, general IT, and accounting packagesA minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar roleExperience in audit would be ideal, but not necessaryWhat you will get in return:A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global businessCompetitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experienceTraining and development opportunitiesExposure 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 https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/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.