Accountant Cape Town at Apex Group

Role summary: 

• We are seeking an Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Capital Markets Division in 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 the trainees and interns that form part of the team and providing the highest quality of service to our customers.  
• The accountant will support a growing team that provides a full suite of accounting and financial reporting services to our Capital Market clients. The role will include accounting and financial reporting, management accounts, NAV reporting and administration duties for our portfolio of clients. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide day-to-day capital market accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients and structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures; 
• Working with the managers and wider team to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs;​ 
• Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting ​of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all its accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP); and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements ​and client reporting;​ 
• Assist with the development and mentoring of trainee accountants;​ 
• Liaising with portfolio 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;​ 
• Ensuring that all day-to-day tasks are monitored and completed in a timely and satisfactory manner; 
• Working closely with the client and Apex colleagues to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions are understood and correctly captured; 
• 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 NAVs;​ 
• Preparation of management accounts and IPDs; and​ 
• Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.​ 

Skills / experience: 

• BCom Accounting Degree (or similar) 
• SAIPA OR CIMA or AG(SA) qualified​ 
• Proficient in MS Excel; 
• Structured and detail orientated; 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;  
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; 
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines; 
• Excellent communication and organization skills; 
• Motivated and driven; and related accounting experience will be an advantage​ 
• Capital Markets, corporate accounting or relevant industry knowledge will be a distinct advantage.