Finance Controller

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 youThe 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.Controller – Finance CA(SA)FinanceJohannesburg, South AfricaWe are seeking a Controller, reporting to a Senior Manager within the Finance Division.Apex is seeking a Finance Controller to join the group finance team to fulfil the role as legal entity controller for the Middle East. The role involves the accurate accounting of legal entities and detailed review of costs to ensure the accuracy, integrity and completeness of the accounting records. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience, as well as a recognized accreditation (CA, CIMA, CPA).Key responsibilities:The brief description outlined above will involve the following specific duties:Oversight of the timely month end close process for a number of legal entities, ensuring accounting is in line with group and company policiesManagement of a number of legal entity audits and ensuring timely submission of financial statements before regulatory deadlinesOversight of the production number of the statutory financial statementsOversight of the timely production of a number of regulatory reports ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory capital requirements at all timesOversight of payment procedures of a number of legal entities ensuring appropriate cash management at all timesManagement of the annual budget processLiaise closely with the Country Heads Local Managing DirectorAccounting support for billing and FP&A teamsStay current and abreast of relevant IFRS developments that impact the firmManage ad hoc requests as necessarySkills / experience:Excellent analytical skills and attention to detailGood understanding and well-versed in accounting principles and concepts0 - 2 years' post article experienceProficient with Excel, accounting systems and general ITConversant in IFRS Self-motivated, proactive, resilient, and resourcefulAn ability to work to and meet agreed deadlinesAbility to work under pressureAbility to work on one's own initiativeExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written in EnglishConfident and credible partnering with stakeholders and sponsors to high level and driving broader business engagement in changePreferably:Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessaryInterest in financial services e.g., fund administration, bankingCreative thinker with aptitude for diagnosing problems/issues and proposing solutionsExperience with accounting/financial control mechanismsExperience with US Tax  Additional information:We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit 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.