Controller – Finance CA(SA) Finance Johannesburg, South Africa We 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 recognised accreditation (CA, CIMA, CPA). Key responsibilities Oversight of the timely month end close process for a number of legal entities, ensuring accounting is in line with group and company policies Management of a number of legal entity audits and ensuring timely submission of financial statements before regulatory deadlines Oversight of the production number of the statutory financial statements Oversight of the timely production of a number of regulatory reports ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory capital requirements at all times Oversight of payment procedures of a number of legal entities ensuring appropriate cash management at all times Management of the annual budget process Liaise closely with the Country Heads Local Managing Director Accounting support for billing and FP&A teams Stay current and abreast of relevant IFRS developments that impact the firm Manage ad hoc requests as necessary Skills / experience Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Good understanding and well‑versed in accounting principles and concepts 0‑2 years’ post‑article experience Proficient with Excel, accounting systems and general IT Conversant in IFRS Self‑motivated, proactive, resilient, and resourceful An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines Ability to work under pressure Ability to work on one’s own initiative Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, both verbal and written in English Confident and credible partnering with stakeholders and sponsors to high level and driving broader business engagement in change Preferably Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary Interest in financial services e.g., fund administration, banking Creative thinker with aptitude for diagnosing problems/issues and proposing solutions Experience with accounting/financial control mechanisms Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr