Jobs at Apex Group

Role Summary

• Senior Fund Accountant - SA (CIS) Fund Accounting manage, to perform fund valuations within the Institutional Funds space. The Senior Fund Accountant will be required to administer the funds efficiently, accurately and within daily deadlines as well as setting up and ensuring checklists and standards are adhered to.

 Key Responsibilities  

The main responsibilities of the role will be to:

• Update the Apex systems with all the daily prices and the verification of these prices.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior fund accountants, and reviewing all fund valuations 
• prepared by them and ensuring the accurate calculation of fund valuations. 
• Generation and distribution of daily valuation files. 
• Responsibility for income distribution and TER calculations and providing them to clients timeously. 
• Reviewing all processes to assess continuous improvement and automation opportunities, and 
• presenting recommendations to management. 
• Responsibility for maintaining and continuously updating the process of documentation. 
• Communicating and responding to queries internally and from the client, assisting team leaders and 
• managers in resolving such queries. 
• Dealing with client queries and audit queries. 
• Communicating and answering any queries on the funds from the team. 
• Performing valuation quality assurance reviews and ensuring consistent quality of output. 
• Management and oversight of production schedule and client deliveries in the team leader’s absence. 
• Assisting Implementation of projects, checks and controls to mitigate risk. 
• Co-ordination of the induction program for new joiners. 

Key Requirements:

The successful candidate will have:

• Have minimum of 1-2 years’ experience as a fund accountant. 
• A BCom or similar, accounting, economics or investments background. 
• Experience in Asset Management portfolio administration and pricing. 
• Experience with investment products (including Unit Trusts, Multi-Manager, Segregated Portfolios, ETF’s, 
• Pooled products) either locally or internationally an advantage. 
• IT and Systems Skills and Knowledge. 
• A good working knowledge of systems or an aptitude for working with systems, specifically Invest One. 
• An excellent working knowledge of MS office & IT packages (particularly Excel);

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Summary of the position

• The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting requirements of our Private Equity (SA) clients in line with service level agreements. This includes managing a small team of accountants, client service management, and providing support to the onboarding team.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:

ACCOUNTING 

• Act as the accounting specialist within the Private Equity (SA) business.
• Supervise and control the timely and accurate delivery of net asset valuations,
• consolidated partner capital accounts, quarterly statements, financial state
• ments, and supporting schedules.
• Manage the preparation of performance fee, internal Rate of Return (IRR), and
• equalization calculations as required by Fund documents.

STAFF AND TRAINING 

• Play a pivotal role in the development and training of direct reports.
• Set KPIs for direct reports and manage performance both formally and informally.
• Train, manage, and supervise team members.

TEAM MANAGEMENT 

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accounting services as per fund documentation and service level agreements.
• Review team deliverables and ensure timely staffing to meet client requirements.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT 

• Conduct quarterly client service review calls for an allocated portfolio and provide client feedback to management and the team.
• Manage client responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines and best practices.

CLIENT ONBOARDING 

• Provide feedback to the onboarding team and Private Equity (SA) management regarding operational requirements versus system capabilities and identify gaps.
• Contribute to SLA timeframes and requirements.

PROCESSES AND SYSTEM UPDATES

• Assist with the ongoing development of the Private Equity IT platform and maintenance of reporting templates.
• Ensure compliance with Closed Ended (SA) processes and identify potential efficiencies.

REGULATORY 

• Assist with regulatory and reporting requirements as they arise.

OTHER TASKS 

• Act as authorized signatory on client bank accounts, and reviewer of payment. Build relationships with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.
• Perform any additional tasks to support the ongoing management and development of the division.

Skills requirement: 

• A good understanding of various Private Equity Fund structures and the administration and accounting of these structures.
• A sound working knowledge of fund valuations and accounting practices and standards, particularly IFRS, and ILPA.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of back-office systems. Investran, eFront and Paxus is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Be familiar with Funds services controls and procedures to ensure compliance and minimise risk.
• Have had exposure to managing a team
• An ability to constantly challenge and look to improve the daily operation.
• Have a confident, professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and intermediaries of the business.
• Management capability with a practical hands-on approach and the ability to ‘get things done’.
• Leads by example
• Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management
• Work collaboratively and effectively within the Closed Ended (SA) team as well as other departments within APEX.

Personal characteristics: 

• A real ‘can do’ attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence and hunger for growth.
• Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and continually strives for personal improvement in all that they do.
• Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and
• Will take accountability for their actions.
• Reporting structure
• The Accounting Leader (Private Equity SA) will report to the Manager(s) of the Private Equity Team

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Summary of the position

• The successful applicant is responsible for the accurate preparation, processing, and reconciliation of client payment instructions in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• This role ensures that all payments are actioned on time, comply with relevant regulatory and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and are properly authorised in line with designated signatory lists.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows:

PAYMENT PREPARATION & PROCESSING 

• Accurately prepare and capture payment instructions in accordance with internal procedures and client mandates.
• Ensure timely execution of all payments.
• Verify supporting documentation and authorizations prior to processing.
• Ensure complete and accurate filing of all payment instructions, supporting documentation, and confirmations.
• Maintain daily payment logs and reconcile against bank confirmations.

COMPLIANCE & CONTROLS 

• Perform required checks in line with AML, KYC, and fraud prevention controls before initiating payments.
• Ensure all payments are authorized in accordance with designated persons lists and escalation protocols.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation and evidence of payment processing.

VERIFICATION & CALLBACKS

• Conduct call-backs for payments, where required, to verify authenticity and ensure instructions are from approved signatories.
• Document the outcome of call-backs and ensure all validation steps are logged appropriately.

ISSUE RESOLUTION

• Investigate and resolve payment-related issues in coordination with banks, clients, or internal departments.
• Escalate delays, irregularities, or concerns to the Payments Team Leader or Compliance team promptly.

COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION 

• Liaise with internal stakeholders (fund accounting, authorizers, etc.) to ensure smooth payment operations.
• Respond to payment queries from clients or other internal stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.

PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & SUPPORT 

• Identify opportunities to improve payment efficiency and reduce operational risk.
• Support the onboarding of new clients by assisting in the setup of bank accounts, payment processes and documentation flows.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings to stay updated on systems and processes.

OTHER TASKS 

• Any ad-hoc tasks required. The skills required of the successful candidate are as follows:

TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of payment processing systems and banking platforms. High level of accuracy in data entry, document checking, and payment instruction preparation.
• Knowledge of AML, KYC, and fraud prevention controls as they relate to payment authorisation.
• Familiarity with financial services operations, particularly in fund administration or investment management environments.
• Experience with internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of SLAs and KPI reporting.

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Follows standard operating procedures and contributes to maintaining process integrity.
• Comfortable handling multiple payment instructions or queries simultaneously without compromising accuracy.

COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both client and internal interactions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with external banks, clients, and auditors.
• Professional and diplomatic approach when handling queries.
• Works effectively within a team environment, supporting peers and escalating issues when needed.

PROBLEM SOLVING & INITIATIVE 

• Able to spot inconsistencies or potential risks in payment instructions and raise them appropriately.
• Takes initiative to resolve issues, suggest improvements, or prevent potential errors before they escalate.

INTEGRITY & CONFIDENTIALITY

• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive banking and client information.
• Adheres strictly to internal controls, approval protocols, and regulatory requirements.

ETHICAL JUDGMENT & CONFIDENTIALITY 

• High level of integrity and discretion, especially when handling sensitive financial data.
• Commitment to upholding internal control standards and protecting client confidentiality. Personal characteristics

DETAIL-ORIENTED 

• Precision is critical in payments; a keen eye for detail ensures accuracy, avoids costly errors, and protects against fraud.

HIGHLY ORGANISED 

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritise tasks, and keep the team on track in a fast-paced environment.

ETHICAL AND TRUSTWORTHY 

• Handles sensitive financial data and client funds—must demonstrate high integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

ACCOUNTABLE 

• Takes ownership of the function, follows through on responsibilities, and escalates issues appropriately when needed.

PROACTIVE 

• Anticipates risks, identifies process inefficiencies, and drives improvements without needing direction.

CALM UNDER PRESSURE 

• Maintains professionalism and clarity during tight deadlines, client escalations, or high-volume payment periods.

COLLABORATIVE AND TEAM-ORIENTED 

• Works effectively with other departments.

CLIENT-CENTRIC 

• Understands the impact of payment processing on the client relationship; communicates clearly and prioritises service delivery.

STRONG COMMUNICATOR 

• Articulates clearly in both written and verbal communication—especially important when resolving client queries or working with senior stakeholders.