Trainee Fund Accountant - Accounting Services

Apexgroup Inc

Johannesburg, South Africa
Preparation of accurate portfolio valuations
Accounting of a number of portfolios
Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians
Apex Group is one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers, with over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide

Job Summary

  • Apex Group is one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers, with over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.
  • As a Trainee Fund Accountant, you will be responsible for the preparation of accurate portfolio valuations, accounting for portfolios, and ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory obligations.
  • The company aims to supercharge your unique skills and experience, offering the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

Matching Summary

Apex Group is one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers, with over 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • preparation of accurate portfolio valuations
  • accounting of a number of portfolios
  • liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians
  • assisting the external auditors
  • preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV’s
  • responsibility for all bookkeeping

Nice-to-have

  • structural and detail orientated
  • good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines
  • excellent communication and organisation skills
  • motivated and driven
  • financial sector and Fund knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Commerce degree
  • Financial Accounting 3
  • Taxation 1
  • Auditing 1 OR Internal Auditing 2 OR Internal Control & code of ethics
  • Corporate Law 1 OR Commercial Law 2
  • Management accounting
  • Proficient in MS Excel

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