Senior Fund Accountant

Alexforbes; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Gauteng is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant to maintain a portfolio of funds. The role involves ensuring high-quality financial reporting, client relationship management, and compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a diploma in accounting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' industry-related experience with a Degree or Diploma.
• Strong client servicing skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with internal clients.
• Support the delivery of superior Annual Financial Statements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Higher certificate / Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Excel

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Position Details

• Designation: PP - Senior Fund Accountant
• Category: Ops & Admin - OF
• Posted by: Alexander Forbes
• Posted on: 08 May
• Closing date: 16 May
• Location: Sandton

Purpose Of The Job

To maintain a portfolio of funds by completing the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks of the highest quality for clients and the team, contributing to and coordinating the fund's year-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain relationships with internal clients, promoting a culture of high performance, innovation, ambition, and continuous improvement within the branch and the Financial Reporting Pillar.
2. Support the delivery of superior Annual Financial Statements and related processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric – Essential
• Higher certificate / Diploma in Accounting – Recommended
• Minimum 5 years' industry-related experience with a Degree or Diploma, or 5 to 7 years' experience without a Degree or Diploma.
• Strong client servicing skills, keen on operational servicing standards.
• Proficiency in Excel (V-lookups, X-lookups, macros advantageous).

Core Competencies

Analytical thinking, motivation, attention to detail, customer care, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills, accountability, teamwork, decision-making, assertiveness, strategic thinking, ethical behavior, orientation towards excellence, flexibility, resilience, stress management, rule adherence, results focus, self-management, leadership, professionalism, persuasion, ownership, and effective communication.

Key Performance Areas

1. Accounting: Maintain processes and procedures, ensure compliance, develop team members, assist with rate changes, and support reconciliation tasks.
2. Stakeholder & Client Relationship Service Excellence: Build strong relationships, communicate effectively, manage meetings, and meet client expectations.
3. Knowledge & Skills: Demonstrate client servicing skills, proficiency in MS Office, understanding of legislation, and ability to work with complex data.
4. Financial Management: Manage invoicing, expenses, payments, and support team workflows.

Employment Details

• Mid-Senior level
• Full-time
• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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