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 Manager – Private Equity Fund Accounting and Administration
Job Title: Senior Manager – Private Equity Fund Accounting and Administration
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment type: Permanent
Reporting to: Locally to Head of Private Equity Operations (South Africa) and internationally to the Client Director
Role Summary: The Senior Manager is accountable for end-to-end delivery of Private Equity fund administration for one or more strategic clients. You will provide hands-on operational oversight and senior client engagement, acting as the escalation point for complex delivery, technical and risk matters. Working across Fund Administration and adjacent service lines (e.g., ManCo/AIFM support, Depositary), you will coordinate stakeholders to deliver accurate, on-time outputs, strengthen controls, drive process improvement, and coach VPs and Managers.
Key Deliverables (KPIs)
On-time, accurate delivery of agreed outputs (NAV/financial packs, capital activity, investor reporting, and other scoped deliverables).
Own escalations end-to-end (root cause, remediation, and prevention).
Audit-ready delivery and strong control outcomes (timely closure of queries; adherence to governance standards).
Proactive operational risk management for assigned clients (identify, mitigate, monitor).
Lead and develop the Manager / Assistant Manager (coaching, delegation, performance, retention).
Deliver measurable process improvements (reduced defects/rework, shorter cycle times, lower risk).
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Client Engagement (Hands‑On)
Own delivery for one or more strategic/complex clients, staying close to day-to-day execution where required.
Build deep knowledge of the client’s strategy, governance, operating model, and priorities.
Be the client’s trusted operational partner; support Manager / Assistant Manager on communications while remaining visibly engaged on key topics.
Operational Escalation & Problem Solving
Primary escalation point for complex operational, technical, and delivery issues.
Lead cross-team resolution across jurisdictions/service lines with clear ownership and deadlines.
Balance priorities, client impact, and operational risk; drive root-cause fixes (not workarounds).
Cross‑Service & Internal Navigation
Navigate the organisation on behalf of clients across Fund Accounting and Administration and adjacent areas (ManCo/AIFM support, Depositary, Onboarding, Compliance and Risk).
Align internal teams and messaging; ensure issues are owned and not handled in silos.
Set clear ways of working and expectations for both clients and internal stakeholders.
Technical & Delivery Oversight
Interpret LPAs/side letters and ensure terms are correctly operationalised (fees, waterfalls, reporting).
Perform senior reviews of key deliverables and strengthen review frameworks across the team.
Maintain oversight across the broader portfolio while staying close to delivery detail.
Team Leadership & Capability
Lead, coach and develop VPs/Managers in escalations, prioritisation and senior client engagement.
Set standards for operational excellence, accountability and quality across the team.
Risk, Control & Quality
Own operational risk for assigned clients; ensure adherence to control frameworks, governance and internal policies.
Lead responses to audits, due diligence requests and internal quality reviews for strategic clients.
Continuous Improvement
Identify recurring issues and drive scalable improvements in process, controls and ways of working.
Support change initiatives including fund launches, migrations, transitions and system enhancements.
Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills
8+ years’ PE Fund accounting and administration experience, including 3+ years at managerial level.
Experience preparing/reviewing fund financial statements and reporting under IFRS or relevant GAAP framework, including audit support.
Proven escalation management for complex funds/clients with strong judgement and prioritisation.
Strong working knowledge of LPAs/side letters and translating terms into operations (fees, waterfalls, reporting).
Experience coordinating delivery across multiple service lines and stakeholders.
Private equity systems exposure preferably eFront or Allvue. Demonstrated strong Excel skills and familiarity with GL/investor reporting and workflow tools advantageous.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to drive process improvement.
Proven people leadership (coaching, performance management, developing teams).
Detail-oriented and effective under pressure and deadlines.
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years' PE Fund accounting and administration experience
- 3+ years at managerial level
- Experience preparing/reviewing fund financial statements
- Strong working knowledge of LPAs/side letters
- Experience coordinating delivery across multiple service lines
- Private equity systems exposure preferably eFront or Allvue
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proven people leadership experience
Apex Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Apex Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Apex Group.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible benefits are positioned as being tailored by country, with localized packages and perks that can differ by jurisdiction. Mobility options such as the JUMP program add a non-cash element that can increase the perceived total rewards value for those who can access it.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is described as including EAPs, mental-health workshops, mentoring support, and local lifestyle perks like gym or cycle-to-work schemes. These offerings broaden the benefits mix beyond purely financial rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described in at least one jurisdiction as including an employer match structure and an additional automatic contribution after tenure. This can strengthen the non-salary portion of total compensation where offered.
Apex Group Insights
What We Do
We are a single-source financial solutions provider dedicated to driving positive change while supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices around the world. Established in Bermuda in 2003, we have continually disrupted the industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in fund and asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. As a pioneering data and fintech-enabled company, we are a disruptor driving digital tools into fund and asset servicing. However, our vision to drive positive change extends beyond the industry. The Apex Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, is our passionate commitment to empower sustainable change
