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 Manager – Private Equity Fund Accounting and Administration
Job Title: Senior Manager – Private Equity Fund Accounting and Administration
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment type: Permanent
Reporting to: Locally to Head of Private Equity Operations (South Africa) and internationally to the Client Director
Role Summary: The Senior Manager is accountable for end-to-end delivery of Private Equity fund administration for one or more strategic clients. You will provide hands-on operational oversight and senior client engagement, acting as the escalation point for complex delivery, technical and risk matters. Working across Fund Administration and adjacent service lines (e.g., ManCo/AIFM support, Depositary), you will coordinate stakeholders to deliver accurate, on-time outputs, strengthen controls, drive process improvement, and coach VPs and Managers.
On-time, accurate delivery of agreed outputs (NAV/financial packs, capital activity, investor reporting, and other scoped deliverables).
Strategic Client Engagement (Hands‑On)
Operational Escalation & Problem Solving
Cross‑Service & Internal Navigation
Navigate the organisation on behalf of clients across Fund Accounting and Administration and adjacent areas (ManCo/AIFM support, Depositary, Onboarding, Compliance and Risk).
Technical & Delivery Oversight
Team Leadership & Capability
Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills
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.
