Assistant Manager, Fund Accounting (Private Equity, Private Debt and Real Estate Funds) - Cape Town at Apex Group

Role summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, reporting 
​ to a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services Division of Apex, to have responsibility for the administration and overseeing the accounting of a client portfolio. ​Also, including the development and mentoring of the more junior team members and​ providing the highest quality of customer service. Working closely with the lead relationship​ manager and Director to provide quality and efficient services to all customers within the portfolio. 

Key responsibilities:

• Be responsible for managing a client portfolio including all aspects of administration & overseeing the accounting aspects;​
• Supervise and mentor a number of junior staff members, some of whom would typically be studying towards professional qualifications;​
• Working with the Manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of 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 implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the administration and reporting requirements;​
• Act as point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of audits and assisting with and running audits for clients;​
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principals and
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and 
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively.

Skills / experience:

• Professional qualification – CA(S) or equivalent;
• Minimum one year post articles experience;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fund industry;
• Excellent communication and organisation skills;
• Legal and regulatory requirements for example Anti-Money Laundering laws etc.​
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;​
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;​
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;​
• 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.​