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Fund Accounting Team Leader - Private Equity & Real Estate

Apex GroupCape Town, ZA

12 days ago

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Job title : Fund Accounting Team Leader - Private Equity & Real Estate

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : October 17, 2025

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Summary of the position

The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting requirements of our Private Equity (SA) clients in line with service level agreements. This includes managing a small team of accountants, client service management, and providing support to the onboarding team.

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidate are as follows :

ACCOUNTING

Act as the accounting specialist within the Private Equity (SA) business.

Supervise and control the timely and accurate delivery of net asset valuations,

consolidated partner capital accounts, quarterly statements, financial state

ments, and supporting schedules.

Manage the preparation of performance fee, internal Rate of Return (IRR), and

equalization calculations as required by Fund documents.

STAFF AND TRAINING

Play a pivotal role in the development and training of direct reports.

Set KPIs for direct reports and manage performance both formally and informally.

Train, manage, and supervise team members.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

Oversee the preparation and delivery of accounting services as per fund documentation and service level agreements.

Review team deliverables and ensure timely staffing to meet client requirements.

CLIENT MANAGEMENT

Conduct quarterly client service review calls for an allocated portfolio and provide client feedback to management and the team.

Manage client responsibilities to meet agreed deadlines and best practices.

CLIENT ONBOARDING

Provide feedback to the onboarding team and Private Equity (SA) management regarding operational requirements versus system capabilities and identify gaps.

Contribute to SLA timeframes and requirements.

PROCESSES AND SYSTEM UPDATES

Assist with the ongoing development of the Private Equity IT platform and maintenance of reporting templates.

Ensure compliance with Closed Ended (SA) processes and identify potential efficiencies.

REGULATORY

Assist with regulatory and reporting requirements as they arise.

OTHER TASKS

Act as authorized signatory on client bank accounts, and reviewer of payment. Build relationships with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery to clients.

Perform any additional tasks to support the ongoing management and development of the division.

Skills requirement :

A good understanding of various Private Equity Fund structures and the administration and accounting of these structures.

A sound working knowledge of fund valuations and accounting practices and standards, particularly IFRS, and ILPA.

Sound knowledge and understanding of back-office systems. Investran, eFront and Paxus is beneficial.

Demonstrated ability to work in a pressurised environment.

Be familiar with Funds services controls and procedures to ensure compliance and minimise risk.

Have had exposure to managing a team

An ability to constantly challenge and look to improve the daily operation.

Have a confident, professional and an enthusiastic approach when dealing with clients and intermediaries of the business.

Management capability with a practical hands-on approach and the ability to ‘get things done’.

Leads by example

Be able to communicate clearly with staff and senior management

Work collaboratively and effectively within the Closed Ended (SA) team as well as other departments within APEX.

Personal characteristics :

A real ‘can do’ attitude and thrives in an environment of opportunity, confidence and hunger for growth.

Sets and achieves very high levels of performance and continually strives for personal improvement in all that they do.

Has the ability to challenge decisions and frameworks, but also the ability to accept and implement decisions as instructed from a higher authority and to work within established frameworks to achieve desired results; and

Will take accountability for their actions.

Reporting structure

The Accounting Leader (Private Equity SA) will report to the Manager(s) of the Private Equity Team

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