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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 
• 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​

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Description

We are seeking an Assistant Manager (AM) to be the team leader of a Private Equity Fund Accounting Team, reporting to either a local or offshore Manager. The team will be based in the Johannesburg Global Service Centre (GSC). The AM will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the team and assist his/her manager in delivering terms of the Group’s target operating model and ensuring a proper control environment so as to be able to deliver quality and timely outputs to CSLs offices.

The team as a whole will be responsible for the processing of accounting information from booking stage to the final NAV stages, the preparation of yearly financials as well as the drafting and review of capital calls and distribution notices and CAS. There may also be a requirement to be the point of contact of clients on all accounting-related tasks.

be responsible for is responsible for overseeing the completion of accounting activities and resultant NAV calculation for a portfolio of Private Equity funds. This includes completing first level checks and reviews required for all accounting related tasks, as well as some investor communication and reporting tasks. They will be required to support and report to the Client Sending Location (CSL) office. 

Key responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the team in line with internal and external SLA timeframes;
• Interacting with relevant internal and external stakeholders as required;
• Reviewing, understanding and discussing fund governing documents with staff and clients;
• Responsible for overseeing the completion of accounting activities and resultant NAV calculation for a portfolio of Private Equity funds;
• Completing full first level checks and reviews of NAV and related calculations, yearly financials, quarterly / monthly management accounts, capital calls and distribution calculations and notices and Capital Account Statements;
• Responding to investor, client and internal enquiries and assisting with the processing of investor requests;
• Ensuring that all aspects of operations and controls are executed on team;
• Adhering to Investor Services procedures and policies in line with regulations globally and Apex’s group policy;
• Providing periodic reports and feedback to senior management;
• Manage, mentor and develop team members, acting as the subject matter expert for private equity accounting; and
• Participation in ad hoc projects in addition of day-to-day duties including working as part of a larger global team in the case of outsourced activities.

Skills / experience

• A background in a fund accounting team (5) years will be advantageous, with an understanding of Private Equity Fund structures, fund administration business and Working Private Equity Fund Administration systems.
• Up to date accounting standards and fund industry knowledge.
• Teamwork and management experience, including the ability to self-motivate as well as guide and motivate a growing team.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to challenging and changing priorities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective time management and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and act on opportunities for process improvements.
• Ability to escalate where appropriate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop working relationships with colleagues at various levels, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Display high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to take and give constructive feedback.
• Strong excel knowledge.
• BCom Honours in Accounting with a CA(SA) or other relevant professional qualification.

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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.​

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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.​

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Description

The Administrator - Dealing and Settlements will be responsible for performing daily and monthly tasks of the dealing and settlement desk.

Job specification

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of administrative duties and tasks including:
• To perform the duties of the dealing and settlement function as outlined by the operating processes around dealing and settlement of cash and off-market trade instructions.

For cash instructions, prepare and ensure accurate and timely execution and authorization of:

• Cash related transactions for investor fund of fund subscriptions ;
• Cash related transactions for daily unit trust investments;
• Transfer of cash to flow with trading instructions;
• Payment of expenses;
• Third party cash transfers;
• All other Cash Administration payments (for example Capital Withdrawals/Deposits, Margin payments, Collateral payments, Expense payments, Forex payments, Fee payments, Swap interest payments)
• (Cash transactions are done both manually and on on-line banking platforms) 

For trading transactions, on receipt of appropriate instructions; prepare, capture, and confirm trades and trade instructions. Ensuring accurate and timely execution and authorization of:

• Unit Trust investments and redemptions through Finswitch;
• Hedge fund of fund subscriptions and redemptions.
• To run an order book to ensure the above trades are done as well as to ensure appropriate follow up for confirmation legs of transactions;
• To ensure Apex Trust Services Operations is aware of risks and issues arising from the activities of the division through the appropriate Risk reporting framework.

Skills Required:

• Tertiary qualification and minimum 1-year applicable experience or 4 years operational experience;
• Excellent financial services process & product knowledge;
• Excellent knowledge of financial instruments;
• Experience on dealing activities;
• Good understanding of cash and trade instruction cycles;
• Good knowledge of systems and systems control environments;
• Good accounting and audit experience;
• Knowledge of risk management processes an advantage;
• Good communication, documentation and presentation skills;
• Be able to “think outside the box” and adapt to changing requirements;
• Be meticulous and have a high attention to detail;
• Be calm and stay focused in stressful/high pressured situations.