Senior Financial Accountant – Group Finance and Accounting

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

Senior Financial Accountant – Group Finance and Accounting (FTC)
Cape Town

Description

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. The Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for producing the financial outputs and required to implement processes to ensure the production of the accounting results is simple, relevant, and efficient. The role will involve reporting and presentation of the financial results to the business, its decision makers, external stakeholders and Group Finance.

Job specification

• Responsible for the complete accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Perform monthly revenue reconciliations and postings.
• Lead monthly revenue reporting for all businesses.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Procurement to ensure accurate coding and allocation of costs.
• Interrogating data to validate accuracy and support business decision-making
• Manage expense accruals and prepayments across multiple OPEX areas.
• Maintain fixed asset registers including depreciation and wear and tear analysis.
• Review and authorise supplier account reconciliations.
• Coordinate prompt and accurate processing of payments to vendors.
• Conduct and manage bank, general ledger, debtors’ ledger, supplier ledger and intercompany account reconciliations.
• Monitor and report on company cash flows and handle cash drawdown requests.
• Support the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Collaborating with stakeholders including auditors, Group Finance and operational teams.
• Responsible for the overall delivery of accurate monthly financial reporting in accordance with predetermined deadlines to the business and Group Finance.
• Responsible for reporting and analysis as required, to provide value through ongoing and ad-hoc financial information to the business.
• Responsible for all statutory and regulatory reporting and filing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Ensure the risks, administration and compliance with income tax, transfer pricing and VAT rules are understood, adhered to, and regularly reviewed.

Skills Required:

• Relevant degree and articles advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in Financial Services.

• Experience in multi-currency, multi-company, and multi-jurisdictional accounting

• Cashflow and credit control management.

• Forecasting and budgeting.
• Up-to date working knowledge of international financial reporting standards and experience in preparation of statutory accounts 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.
• Experience in income tax, VAT and CGT administration and calculations.
• The ability to communicate effectively with staff on all levels.
• The ability to prioritise and plan a challenging workload and to meet tight reporting deadlines.

• A systematic work method and attention to detail.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience.
• Training and development opportunities
• A high level of visibility within a large organization on an upwards trajectory.
• The ability to define finance processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.