Description 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 Finance Specialist/Systems Accountant Cape Town and Johannesburg Description Apex Group Ltd. is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Finance Team as a systems accountant who will report directly to the Global Head of Financial Reporting&Systems. The successful candidate will play an important role in the maintenance and development of the group's financial and wider ERP platform and reporting capabilities, but other similar duties as required. There is an expectation to work proactively, independently when required, and as part of a team. Job specification You will be part of a team who support the finance business owner and the finance related activities of Apex's strategic ERP systems, primarily Workday, Salesforce, Xactly and Kyriba. Responsible for building and co-managing a team of business analysts. Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors of the ERP systems. Responsible for identifying the application of ERP system changes to enhance business functionality, straight through processing and efficiency improvements. Working with the internal Integration team to onboard new people and companies onto the ERP platforms. Monitor external systems development road maps and recommend upgrade adoption and integration prioritisation together with internal training requirements. Responsible for managing ERP and related finance systems upgrade projects. Responsible for managing all upgrade test procedures and coordination of relevant resources. Responsible for producing and maintaining a full suite of test plan documentation. Assist with ERP customisation as required (working closely with IT). Responsible for the management of period end routines including year-end. Responsible for system integrity such as control account / sub-ledger&trial balance etc. Ensure integrity of data used for management reporting (both source systems and reporting warehouses). Support firm's accounting and reporting procedures and produce various regular and ad hoc data extractions / reports to supplement these processes. Provision of second line support and troubleshooting / fixing systems related issues. Working with relevant business process owners to coordinate resolutions for any user issues. Skills Required: You will ideally have a professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or similar). Minimum of 3 years experience in similar, relevant role(s). Strong foundation in ERP platforms and maintenance together with data management/analytics. Strong understanding of accounting under IFRS. Strong self-starter, able to work independently and as part of an integrated team. Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely. Workday, Salesforce, PowerBI experience would be an advantage. 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. 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 on the basis of 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 here .#J-18808-Ljbffr