Assistant Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Apex Group

Apex Group

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Assistant Manager - Private Equity

Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa

Date Posted:
May 8, 2023

Description

We are seeking an Assistant Manager, reporting to the Associate Director within the Alternative Asset Services, to have responsibility for the oversight, planning and 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, management account preparation, regulatory requirements) including the development and mentoring of junior team members and providing the highest quality of customer service.

Key responsibilities

Working with the associate director, to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and any Ad-Hoc reporting requests;
Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of junior team members;
Liaising with fund managers and investors 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;
Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;
Preparation and oversight of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV's;
Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the ongoing management and development of the division.

Skills / experience

Commerce, Honours or Bus Sci Degree with:

Financial Accounting
Proficient in MS Excel;
Structural and detail orientated;
Good analytical and problemsolving skills;
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
Excellent communication and organisation skills;
Motivated and driven;
Minimum of 2 years fund related accounting experience and
Closeended fund (private equity) industry experience and knowledge would be a distinct advantage.