113 Client Accounting jobs in South Africa

Dynamic client accounting team operating in both the UK and SA, focused on building a strong team culture and making a positive impact are looking for an Client Accounting Advisor to join them. If you have a good base of monthly accounting for clients an would like to join a fun, dynamic and people-centirc team, then we want to hear from you!

Why join this Team?

• Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing business that puts people and culture first
• Join a team that values challenge, innovation, and making a difference
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base across outsourced services
• Exposure to varied work with long-term career progression

What you will be doing:

• Manage a client portfolio and deliver bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management reporting
• Be the go-to person for client queries and support
• Provide software support, including Xero setups and training
• Prepare CIS returns and company secretarial documents
• Set up payment runs and handle ad hoc projects
• Ensure up-to-date financials and compliance deadlines are met
• Communicate directly with clients and internal teams
• Identify and implement process improvements

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of a BComm degree / SAIPA articles and 2 years accounting firm experience
• Basic VAT knowledge
• Experience using Xero and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Open to learning and a team-oriented attitude

Unique Aspects & Benefits:

• Supportive, fun, and sociable team culture
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Direct client exposure and varied work
• Real opportunity to add value and build long-term relationships

Please note if you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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 dedicated 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 skills and experience.

Take the lead, and we’ll give you the support to be at the top of your game. We also offer the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into industry-changing realities.

For our business, clients, and you

We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division at Apex. This role involves supporting the growing alternative assets team with a focus on developing and mentoring team members, implementing procedures for the Johannesburg office and private debt team, and providing high-quality customer service. The candidate should possess significant experience and expertise given the divisional responsibilities.

• Assist in developing the Johannesburg teams and manage daily financial reporting and client portfolios.
• Manage specialised services teams on financial reporting, ensuring efficient and compliant operations, and collaborate with the management team to build the business strategically.
• Coordinate and ensure timely completion of NAVs, Management Reporting, and Statutory Reporting, complying with all accounting and regulatory obligations.
• Perform quality control checks before review and approval of payments, calculations, and transactions.
• Develop and implement client-specific reporting procedures.
• Ensure reporting complies with legal and accounting standards, including GAAP or IFRS.
• Maintain divisional policies and procedures and support new structure implementations.
• Oversee daily operations, monitor tasks, delegate appropriately, and support new structure setups.
• Act as the primary contact for auditors during audits.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and train junior staff.
• Support strategic development through client meetings, pitches, and proposals.

• Professional qualification such as CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Three to four years of relevant experience in finance.
• Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting standards, including IFRS.
• Strong managerial skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams.

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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

Role Summary

We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division within Apex, covering financial reporting obligations to support the growing alternative assets team, with a particular focus on the development and mentoring of the team members. Also, including implementing procedures and processes for the Cape Town office and the private debt team and providing the highest quality of customer service. Given the divisional responsibilities outlined below, the candidate will require to have significant experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Joint responsibility for assisting in the development the teams in Cape Town and for the day-to-day financial reporting and management of portfolios of clients across these teams.
• Assisting in the Management of specialised services teams on all aspects of financial reporting, including working directly with Apex's customers to ensure their structures are run efficiently in compliance with the relevant laws and contractual obligations, and being involved with the management team to strategically build the business.
• Working with the management team and Directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of the structures to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations.
• Ensuring quality control prior to the further review and approval of Apex's authorised persons including payments, calculations and transactions.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the reporting requirements.
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.
• Development and maintenance of divisional and departmental policies and procedures, and support implementation of new structures.
• Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks and delegating these across the relevant managers team; Support the implementation of new structures.
• Act as primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits.
• Be able to provide sound, quality, and technical guidance to clients and assist with the training of junior staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the strategic development of the client team including client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals.
  
  

• Professional qualification - CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Ideally three - four years' experience in a similar relevant capacity in the finance industry.
• An understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRS.
• Ability to motivate and influence a team, high level of managerial skills.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Accounting

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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 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.

At Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your skills and experience.

Take the lead, and we’ll give you the support you need to excel. We also offer the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into industry-changing realities.

For our business, clients, and you

We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division. The role involves supporting the growing alternative assets team, with a focus on developing and mentoring team members, implementing procedures for the Cape Town office and private debt team, and providing high-quality customer service. The candidate should have significant experience and expertise given the responsibilities outlined below.

• Assist in developing the teams in Cape Town and manage daily financial reporting and client portfolios.
• Manage specialised services teams on financial reporting, ensuring structures are run efficiently in compliance with laws and contractual obligations, and contribute to strategic business growth.
• Work with management and Directors to ensure timely completion of NAVs, Management Reporting, and Statutory Reporting, complying with all accounting and regulatory standards.
• Perform quality control prior to review and approval of payments, calculations, and transactions.
• Develop and implement entity-specific procedures for reporting requirements.
• Ensure reporting compliance with legal, statutory, GAAP, IFRS, and other principles.
• Maintain divisional policies and procedures and support new structure implementations.
• Oversee daily operations, monitor tasks, delegate appropriately, and support new structure rollouts.
• Act as the primary contact with auditors for planning and coordination.
• Provide technical guidance to clients and train junior staff.
• Support strategic development through client meetings, pitches, and proposals.

• Professional qualification – CA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• Three to four years’ relevant experience in finance.
• Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting standards, including IFRS.
• Strong team motivation and leadership skills.

Locations: Johannesburg, Sasol Place

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: JR-0007594

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.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division within Apex, covering financial reporting obligations to support the growing alternative assets team, with a particular focus on the development and mentoring of the team members. This includes implementing procedures and processes for the Johannesburg office and the private debt team while providing the highest quality of customer service. Given the divisional responsibilities outlined below, the candidate will require significant experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Joint responsibility for assisting in the development of the teams in Johannesburg and for the day-to-day financial reporting and management of portfolios of clients across these teams.
• Assisting in the management of specialised services teams on all aspects of financial reporting, including working directly with Apex's customers to ensure their structures are run efficiently in compliance with the relevant laws and contractual obligations, and being involved with the management team to strategically build the business.
• Working with the management team and Directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of the structures to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations.
• Ensuring quality control prior to the further review and approval of Apex's authorised persons including payments, calculations and transactions.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the reporting requirements.
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.
• Development and maintenance of divisional and departmental policies and procedures, and support implementation of new structures.
• Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks and delegating these across the relevant managers' team; support the implementation of new structures.
• Act as primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits.
• Provide sound, quality, and technical guidance to clients and assist with the training of junior staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the strategic development of the client team including client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals.

Skills / Experience:

• Professional qualification – CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Ideally three to four years’ experience in a similar relevant capacity in the finance industry.
• An understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRS.
• Ability to motivate and influence a team, high level of managerial skills.

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

Role summary:

We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division within Apex, covering financial reporting obligations to support the growing alternative assets team, with a particular focus on the development and mentoring of the team members. Also, including implementing procedures and processes for the Cape Town office and the private debt team and providing the highest quality of customer service. Given the divisional responsibilities outlined below, the candidate will require to have significant experience and expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Joint responsibility for assisting in the development the teams in Cape Town and for the day-to-day financial reporting and management of portfolios of clients across these teams.
• Assisting in the Management of specialised services teams on all aspects of financial reporting, including working directly with Apex's customers to ensure their structures are run efficiently in compliance with the relevant laws and contractual obligations, and being involved with the management team to strategically build the business.
• Working with the management team and Directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of the structures to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations.
• Ensuring quality control prior to the further review and approval of Apex's authorised persons including payments, calculations and transactions.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the reporting requirements.
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.
• Development and maintenance of divisional and departmental policies and procedures, and support implementation of new structures.
• Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks and delegating these across the relevant managers team; Support the implementation of new structures.
• Act as primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits.
• Be able to provide sound, quality, and technical guidance to clients and assist with the training of junior staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the strategic development of the client team including client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals.

• Professional qualification - CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Ideally three - four years' experience in a similar relevant capacity in the finance industry.
• An understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRS.
• Ability to motivate and influence a team, high level of managerial skills.