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Senior Administrator – Company Secretary

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 you

Role summary: 

We are seeking a Senior Administrator, to provide administration and Company Secretarial services to a client portfolio under the direction of an Assistant Manager, ensuring all relevant statutory obligations are met. The role is client facing, with the Administrator required to act as the first point of contact for clients, intermediaries, C-Suite executives and other third parties. The role will require the Administrator to build an understanding of their client structures and the regulatory environment in which they operate. The role would be suited to an individual with an interest in developing their knowledge in the fields of Corporate Governance and Company Law.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide daily support and guidance to junior members of staff, providing on the job training and acting as first reviewer of work produced;
  • Ensure that all statutory filing is completed in accordance with deadlines set out in relevant legislation;
  • Ensure minute logs are maintained accurately and updated in a timely manner as required;
  • Lead training sessions to other members of staff on topics as agreed with Assistant Manager;
  • Ensure statutory records (Register of Members, Register of Directors etc.) are accurately maintained at all times;
  • Telephonic attendance at board meetings and first review of minutes following quarterly board meetings;
  • Co-ordinating full board meeting process, from preparation of board packs through to timely signing of minutes and updates of action point logs;
  • Ensure actions noted in board meetings are completed in a timely manner;
  • Ensure timely signing of minutes following meeting, in accordance with pre-agreed deadlines;
  • Manage billing process on agreed clients and identify opportunities to bill outside of client’s fee agreement;
  • Assist with the co-ordination of reoccurring and ad-hoc projects, requiring input from the Debt team and ensure completion in line with pre-agreed deadlines;
  • Act in the best interests of the division by supporting team members.

Skills / experience:

  • Holding or studying towards a professional qualification such as ICSA, CSSA or equivalent;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial or fund administration role;
  • Minute writing experience;
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in supervising others preferable, but not essential;
  • Experience operating in a team environment;
  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
  • Excellent communication and organization skills;
  • Learn and understand Luxembourg’s legal and regulatory requirements, over time;
  • Acquire an understanding of Private Debt through continuous professional development;
  • Motivated and driven.

Administrator – Company Secretary

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 you

We are seeking an Administrator, to provide administration and Company Secretarial services to a client portfolio under the direction of a Senior Administrator and Assistant Manager, ensuring all relevant statutory obligations are met. The role is client facing, with the Administrator required to act as the first point of contact for clients, intermediaries, C-Suite executives and other third parties. The role will require the Administrator to build an understanding of their client structures and the regulatory environment in which they operate. The role would be suited to an individual with an interest in developing their knowledge in the fields of Corporate Governance and Jersey Company Law.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

  • Organisation and attendance of board meetings;
  • Drafting of minutes following board meetings;
  • Ensure relevant filing deadlines are met;
  • Maintain statutory records such as Register of Directors and Register of Members;
  • Take responsibility for updating minute logs, director’s attendance registers and action point logs;
  • Ensure relevant actions following board meetings are completed on a quarterly basis;
  • Develop a relationship with clients and understand their requirements;
  • Develop a relationship with intermediaries that provide services to the client and understand their involvement in client structure;
  • Preparation of payments and following through on their successful completion;
  • Collation of Client Due Diligence (CDD) and developing an understanding of relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements;
  • Preparation of documentation for signature;
  • Ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

Skills Required:

  • Academic background with desirable qualifications is relevant for the position; BCom or LLB degree;
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a professional environment, with a preference for financial services or law;
  • Experience in a highly deadline driven environment;
  • Previous minute taking skills advantageous;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (word, excel and outlook);
  • A basic understanding of AML requirements;
  • A working knowledge of Company Law and Corporate Governance advantageous;
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
  • Excellent organisational skills;
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Ability to obtain data from a number of sources and interpret accordingly;
  • Ability to work in a team environment, including with colleagues in other jurisdictions.

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 you

Accountant

Role Location: BCI Cape Town

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fulltime

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Due to the continued expansion of Apex Group, the finance department is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for a number of entities within the group. The Accountant will report to the finance manager.

  • Assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • Maintaining of fixed asset registers
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
  • Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
  • Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
  • Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
  • Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
  • Assisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
  • Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
  • Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
  • Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
  • Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
  • Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests

Skills Required:

  • A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
  • An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

What you will get in return:

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
  • Working with a strong and dynamic Finance team
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure 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 visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application (with your CV, cover letter and salary’s expectations) to our dedicated email address: recruitment@apexfunds.com.mt

Workday HCM – Payroll

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 you

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • HRIS partner for Workday (Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.)
  • Assist Apex employees globally with questions and requests (12,000 employees)
  • Configure, test, validate and implement changes and master data values in Workday (Business Process, Job Profile, Job Family, Positions, Locations, etc.) which will support automations and feed all modules (Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.). Example: new shift pattern, regulatory requirement in a jurisdiction, benefit rolled out, new Time entry requirement
  • Assist in testing of integrations, security, annual events
  • Support other Group HR Applications (Jobvite, the Summit LMS, etc.)
  • Participate to Audits

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of Workday HCM areas (Core HR, Benefits, Talent, Advanced Compensation, etc.)
  • Understanding of HR operations and experience in employee data management

Additional job Duties and Responsibilities for Lead:

  • Allocate work to the team and ensure support resolution within SLA
  • Assist and coach team on challenging requests

Fund Accountant -Central administration

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 you

Description 

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division of Apex to prepare accurate portfolio valuations and financial statements. The Fund Accountant role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios. Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.). Seasoned incumbent responsible for approximately 3 to 6 valuations. 

Job specification   

  • Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations. 
  • Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds. 
  • Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis. 
  • Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records. 
  • Establish excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times. 
  • Assist the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis. 
  • Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors with audit queries. 
  • Periodically assists with reviews and the identification of errors and inconsistencies. 

        · Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated. 

Skills Required: 

  • Commerce, Honors or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. 
  • Structured and detail oriented. 
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines. 
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • At least 2 years’ related experience. 
  • Proficient in MS Excel. 

Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage. 

Senior Administrator – Company Secretary

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 you

Role summary: 

We are seeking a Senior Administrator, to provide administration and Company Secretarial services to a client portfolio under the direction of an Assistant Manager, ensuring all relevant statutory obligations are met. The role is client facing, with the Administrator required to act as the first point of contact for clients, intermediaries, C-Suite executives and other third parties. The role will require the Administrator to build an understanding of their client structures and the regulatory environment in which they operate. The role would be suited to an individual with an interest in developing their knowledge in the fields of Corporate Governance and Company Law.

Key responsibilities:

  • Provide daily support and guidance to junior members of staff, providing on the job training and acting as first reviewer of work produced;
  • Ensure that all statutory filing is completed in accordance with deadlines set out in relevant legislation;
  • Ensure minute logs are maintained accurately and updated in a timely manner as required;
  • Lead training sessions to other members of staff on topics as agreed with Assistant Manager;
  • Ensure statutory records (Register of Members, Register of Directors etc.) are accurately maintained at all times;
  • Telephonic attendance at board meetings and first review of minutes following quarterly board meetings;
  • Co-ordinating full board meeting process, from preparation of board packs through to timely signing of minutes and updates of action point logs;
  • Ensure actions noted in board meetings are completed in a timely manner;
  • Ensure timely signing of minutes following meeting, in accordance with pre-agreed deadlines;
  • Manage billing process on agreed clients and identify opportunities to bill outside of client’s fee agreement;
  • Assist with the co-ordination of reoccurring and ad-hoc projects, requiring input from the Debt team and ensure completion in line with pre-agreed deadlines;
  • Act in the best interests of the division by supporting team members.

Skills / experience:

  • Holding or studying towards a professional qualification such as ICSA, CSSA or equivalent;
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Company Secretarial or fund administration role;
  • Minute writing experience;
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, experience in supervising others preferable, but not essential;
  • Experience operating in a team environment;
  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy;
  • Excellent communication and organization skills;
  • Learn and understand Luxembourg’s legal and regulatory requirements, over time;
  • Acquire an understanding of Private Debt through continuous professional development;
  • Motivated and driven.

Regional Head of Finance – ME&A

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 you

The Regional FD will be ultimately responsible for the finance function of the Middle East and Africa Region of Apex Group.

​The candidate will be expected to ensure the various entities’ financial records are up to date, accurate and delivery of their duties is in line with Group requirements.  The role thus requires a direct interface with the other finance areas as well as the heads of the relevant business operations and third parties. 

​In addition to the oversight of the historical financial results, the Regional FD will play a key role in coordinating the requirements of Group Finance along with that of the business. This includes oversight and management of the activities performed by the entire finance function as well as closely engaging with the Local Managing Director (“LMD”) and business managers within the Division.     

​As the senior finance role player for the division, the individual will be responsible for delivering, analyzing and interpreting the finance outputs and reporting so that these are shared appropriately to maintain a stable, compliant and well-controlled trading environment. The role will thus involve management of the team and close working with the MDs and the underlying business managers and reporting and presenting of the financial results to these individuals and entity Boards.​​​ 

Job specification

  • To maintain the finance, function the Regional FD will work with the Senior Financial Controller, MDs and Service Group Heads to ensure financial information is appropriate for managing the business and its risks. 
  • ​Obtain a thorough understanding of the Divisions business, its competitors, risks, opportunities and challenges to ensure appropriate judgement is applied in making strategic decisions.
  • ​Provide overall support, leadership and control over the finance staffing and the cost of the finance function for the Division. 
  • ​Review and assess the processes within the Divisional finance function to seek out process improvements and customizations required to ensure best practice is implemented and efficiencies are shared.
  • ​Engage with the business to drive strategy and ensure the financial aspects of strategic decisions are appropriately considered.
  • ​In conjunction with central treasury and the finance team monitoring cash, ensure funding requests and loan repayments are managed so that operating entities have appropriate balances to continue meeting their obligations. Adherence to all applicable Reserve Bank legislation for cross-border payments and executing relevant payments approvals as is required.
  • ​Represent the finance function as required where business requires finance representation in discussions with clients and other third parties. 
  • ​Ensuring the overall delivery of the required financial outputs on an ongoing basis in accordance with predetermined deadlines to the business, Group Finance and other third parties. Initiate and oversee reporting and analysis as required to provide value through ongoing and ad-hoc financial information to the business.
  • ​Overall responsibility for the Division’s statutory and regulatory reporting and filing including financial audits.
  • ​In conjunction with the wider Finance teams, ensure the risks, administration and compliance with income tax, transfer pricing and VAT rules are understood, adhered to and regularly reviewed. Obtaining necessary opinions to remain in good standing, and new changes made are in line with these requirements.
  • ​Representing the Divisional users of accounting systems, participate in decisions for development and investment in finance systems in conjunction with other Senior Financial Controllers, Group Finance, MD and Service Group heads.
  • ​Ensuring that proper internal financial controls and operational policies, procedures and checks are in place for the Division to maintain the integrity of the accounting records, and to minimize risk of errors and omissions, and misappropriation of company assets.
  • ​Responsibility for the finance component of delivering annual Divisional budget data and monthly cash and P&L forecasts in accordance with predetermined deadlines and budgeting parameters. 
  • ​Implementing corporate governance good practice together with the company secretarial department in all financial procedures, such as the AFS preparation process, contracting for new services, dividend and loan advances etc. 

Other:

  • Responsibility for ensuring that various reporting requirements imposed by contractual commitments are completed on time.
  • ​Implementing cost cutting measures, streamlining processes and increasing revenue collection ability.
  • ​Negotiating contracts such as leases, insurance and other supplier contracts.
  • ​Participating in due diligence reviews and financial analysis of other businesses, as required by the Division and Group Finance.
  • The Regional FD may also be required to assume responsibility for certain office administration, directorship and management functions.       

Skills Required:

  • A qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 year’s relevant experience; 
  • ​Excellent accounting skills and attention to detail;
  • Demonstrably resilient and with a problem-solving mindset 
  • ​Analytical and financial modelling skills; 
  • ​General Management skills; 
  • ​Experience in multi-currency, multi-company, and multi-jurisdictional accounting will be advantageous. 

Knowledge of Accounting Principles:

  • Cashflow and credit control management.
  • ​Forecasting and Budgeting.
  • ​Ability to design accounting models in order to support business decisions.
  • ​Up-to date working knowledge of international financial reporting standards and experience in preparation of accounts in accordance with those standards. 
  • ​Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of: Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook email.
  • ​Windows based accounting packages, including multi-currency; (Workday advantageous).
  • ​Experience in income tax, VAT and CGT principles.

General skills:

  • Strong people management and leadership skills.
  • ​Experience in negotiating with suppliers and reviewing of contracts.
  • ​Trouble shooting and conflict resolution.
  • ​Experience in funding and treasury.
  • ​Commercial approach to business decisions.
  • ​The ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders on all levels.
  • ​The ability to prioritize and plan a challenging workload and to meet tight reporting deadlines.
  • ​A systematic work method and attention to detail.
  • ​The ability to work as a member of a team.
  • ​The ability to think independently and have a hands-on mentality.
  • ​Communication and Language skills.
  • ​Strategic thinking and commercial approach to finance.
  • ​Fluent English.​ 

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 you

Accountant

Role Location: South Africa

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fulltime

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Due to the continued expansion of Apex Group, the finance department is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for a number of entities within the group. The Accountant will report to the finance manager.

  • Assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • Maintaining of fixed asset registers
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
  • Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
  • Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
  • Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
  • Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
  • Assisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
  • Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
  • Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
  • Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
  • Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
  • Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests

Skills Required:

  • A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
  • An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

What you will get in return:

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
  • Working with a strong and dynamic Finance team
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Assistant Company Secretary

locationsCape Town, Pier Placetime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR-0008175

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 you

Summary of the position

You will report to the Company Secretary. You will be responsible for assisting the Company Secretary with the provision of company secretarial services and the administration of the corporate entities forming part of the South African business. You will assist the Company Secretary to support the business in the proper administration of corporate entities that form part of the business.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible Maintenance of Company records in accordance with legislative, internal compliance and other statutory requirements;
  • Maintenance of databases;
  • To assist the Company Secretary with planning and coordinating for board and committee meetings;
  • Drafting of minutes, resolutions and general correspondence and arranging for signing of documents as required;
  • Collate board packs;
  • Ensure any changes to companies are appropriately approved and lodged;
  • Submission of annual returns; regulatory submissions and ad-hoc statutory requests;
  • Regular liaison with third parties including auditors and CIPC
  • Building and maintaining sound stakeholder relationships;
  • Keeping abreast with new developments/legislation pertaining to corporate entities including relevant tax legislation;
  • Recording and communicating legislative changes;
  • To assist the company secretary in providing advice to the board and management in relation to applicable legislative and other statutory requirements;
  • To assist the company secretary to establish systems and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements;
  • Maintaining company AML due diligence packs for client due diligence exercises.

Required Qualifications:

  • A relevant degree in B.Com (Law)/LLB
  • An Admitted Attorney would be an added advantage;
  • A Qualification with Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) or similar would be an added advantage.

Experience:

Experience in drafting minutes and resolutions is essential.

3-5 years relevant experience within a corporate secretarial environment.

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 you

Accountant

Role Location: South Africa

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fulltime

 

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

 

Due to the continued expansion of Apex Group, the finance department is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for a number of entities within the group. The Accountant will report to the finance manager.

  • Preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
  • Maintaining of fixed asset registers
  • Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
  • Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
  • Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
  • Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
  • Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
  • Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
  • Executing the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
  • Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
  • Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
  • Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
  • Drafting and assisting in the preparation of financial statements
  • Supporting, Co-ordinating and Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
  • Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests

 

 

 

Skills Required:

  • A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
  • An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

What you will get in return:

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
  • Working with a strong and dynamic Finance team
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and to working with senior management directly.

Senior 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 you

Position  Controller – Finance CA(SA)

Division  Finance

Location Cape Town, South Africa

We are seeking a Controller, reporting to a Senior Manager within the Finance Division.

Apex is seeking a Finance Controller to join the group finance team to fulfil the role as legal entity controller for the Americas. The role involves the accurate accounting of legal entities and detailed review of costs to ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of the accounting records. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience, as well as a recognised accreditation (CA, CIMA, CPA).

 Key responsibilities

The brief description outlined above will involve the following specific duties:

  • Oversight of the timely month end close process for a number of legal entities, ensuring accounting is in line with group and company policies
  • Management of a number of the legal entity audits and ensuring timely submission of financial statements before regulatory deadlines
  • Oversight of the production of number of the statutory financial statements
  • Oversight of the timely production of a number of the regulatory reports ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory capital requirements at all times
  • Oversight of payment procedures of a number of legal entities ensuring appropriate cash management at all times
  • Management of the annual budget process
  • Liaise closely with the Head of Finance – Americas and Local Managing Directors
  • Finance reporting to legal entity boards
  • Accounting support for billing and FP&A teams
  • Stay current and abreast of relevant IFRS developments that impact the firm
  • Manage ad hoc requests as necessary

Skills / experience

  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Good understanding and well-versed in accounting principles and concepts
  • 0 – 2 years’ post article experience
  • Proficient with Excel, accounting systems and general IT
  • Conversant in IFRS and exposure to US GAAP
  • Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and resourceful
  • An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work on one’s own initiative
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written in English
  • Confident and credible partnering with stakeholders and sponsors to high level and driving broader business engagement in change

Preferable:

Experience with accounting/

Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary

Interest in financial services e.g., fund administration, banking

Creative thinker with aptitude for diagnosing problems/issues and proposing solutions

Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)

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 you

Job Title: Tax Accountant (Tax Practitioner)
Location: Johannesburg

Job specification

  • Prepare / Review tax computations.
  • Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
  • Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
  • Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
  • Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
  • Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
  • Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
  • Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply to letters and supporting documents.
  • Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
  • Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
  • Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
  • Review changes in tax laws, analyse implications and arrange for implementation of same.
  • Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

Skills Required:

  • Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
  • A registered Tax Practitioner.
  • Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
  • Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
  • Organised and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn and develop.
  • Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
  • A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.

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