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    Fund Accountant - Cape Town, South Africa - Apex Group

    Apex Group
    Apex Group Cape Town, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

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    Fund Accountant (Private Equity & Real Estate) - Cape Town

    Summary of the position

    The successful applicants primary responsibility will be to perform the accounting functions and the related reporting deliverables of our PERE clients in line with the relevant service level agreements.

    Outline of main duties and responsibilities

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

    INVESTOR SERVICES AND TRANSFER AGENCY
    • Responsible for the timely delivery of all investor communication and reporting, in line with the agreed SLAs and fund documentation
    • Respond to and resolve investor queries, with the assistance of the team leader where needed
    • Manage / facilitate investor transactions, such as capital calls and distributions
    • Perform the accounting for investor related transactions

    ACCOUNTING AND FUND OPERATION
    • Obtain an in-depth understanding of the clients fund documentation and requirements
    • Assist with fund payments
    • Perform the primary fund accounting functions for a portfolio of allocated funds. This includes, but is not limited to:
      • Cash book processing & preparation of bank reconciliations
      • Accounting for standard monthly/quarterly expense and income related journals in line with supporting documentation
      • Calculation of performance fees, carried interest and equalization as required by fund documentation
      • Collation and verification of information from 3rd parties
    • Accounting for investment transactions, including but not limited to:
      • Review of investment documentation and providing accounting guidance (where applicable)
      • Loading deal static data onto the system
      • Calculation of investment IRR
      • Review investment valuations
      • Accounting for investment related transactions
    • Timely calculation and delivery of the fund NAV
    • Take responsibility for the preparation and timely delivery of the agreed reporting pack for a portfolio of clients, within agreed timeframes together with any supporting schedules

    ANNUAL AUDIT
    • Preparation of the annual financial statements, and any other required reports, in line with IFRS, Lux GAAP or other accounting standards as applicable
    • Preparation of the annual audit file for the auditors
    • Take responsibility for managing the audit process on behalf of a portfolio of allocated clients, including, but not limited to:
      • Setting up the audit timeline together with the auditors, other team members, the client and other stakeholders
      • Facilitating any internal communication and collaboration between Apex departments / jurisdictions
      • Resolving any audit queries

    CLIENT MANAGEMENT
    • Perform, regular client operational calls for an allocated portfolio of clients and provide client feedback to management and the rest of the team
    • Liaise and build relationships with other relevant internal teams to ensure a seamless delivery of services to our clients

    REGULATORY
    • Assistance with any other regulatory/internal reporting requirements

    OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
    • Any other ad hoc tasks as required


    Skills and experience required

    The successful candidate will have:

    Qualifications & experience:
    • An accounting qualification (minimum B.Compt / Com Accounting or equivalent) or the candidate is working towards his/her qualification
    • Preference will be given to candidates working towards a professional qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA.
    • 2 years relevant accounting experience in a similar industry or business type, preference will be given to staff with private equity or real estate experience

    Skills requirement:
    • Accounting knowledge:
      • Up-to date working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in preparation of accounts in accordance with those standards,
      • Experience and knowledge of Luxembourg GAAP and experience in preparation of accounts under those standards will be beneficial
    • An understanding of funds and fund structures will be an advantage;
    • Experience in all aspects of multi-currency accounting; and
    • Excellent computer skills, and in particular a good knowledge of:
      • Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook email;
      • Experience with Investran will be advantageous.
    • Highly organised , efficient and professional with excellent administrative and organisational skills;
    • Have a confident , professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and intermediaries of the business;
    • Inquisitive mind set and innovative;
    • Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management; and
    • Work collaboratively and effectively within the PERE 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 Fund Accountant (Private Equity and Real Estate) will report to the Team Leader Fund Accounting ( Private Equity and Real Estate) .

    Remuneration level

    Remuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority. In addition, the successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package.

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