Fund Accountant

Oasis Crescent; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join their finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing NAV calculations, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree, strong analytical skills, and experience in fund administration. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high-performing team and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial services or fund administration.
• Strong command of English (verbal and written).
• Understanding of IFRS and South African regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily NAV calculations for portfolios.
• Prepare and review management and regulatory reports.
• Ensure compliance with client mandates and regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

BCom degree in Accounting or Finance

Honours in Finance or Accounting

Tools

FIS systems (InvestOne, Xamin, Tax8)

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

Are you passionate about precision, performance, and the dynamic world of investments?

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Fund Accountant to join our high-performing finance team.

This is a great opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced investment environment, focusing on fund accounting, NAV calculations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting & Valuation

• Perform daily NAV calculations for both segregated and pooled portfolios.
• Maintain accurate daily pricing, including income and expense accruals.
• Review trial balances for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure system integration and perform daily reconciliations.

Client Reporting & Audits

• Prepare and review management, regulatory, and ad hoc reports.
• Assist in year-end audits and interim financials aligned with IFRS standards.
• Support preparation of financial statements and performance reports.

Reconciliations & Corporate Actions

• Reconcile cash, scrip, and portfolio balances to external sources.
• Track and record corporate actions, including handling complex events and their accounting impact.

Trade Capture & Settlement

• Monitor, capture, and settle trades across equity, fixed income, money markets, CIS, and FX.
• Liaise with brokers, custodians, and investment managers to resolve trade-related issues.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to client mandates and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance reporting across daily, monthly, and quarterly intervals.
• Identify and investigate anomalies in data using analytical tools.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain and improve procedure documentation.
• Support new system rollouts and embrace continuous process enhancements.
• Foster strong relationships with custodians, brokers, and service providers.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Honours in Finance, Accounting, or Investment Management (preferred).
• Strong command of English (verbal and written).
• 2+ years in financial services or fund administration.
• Experience with FIS systems (InvestOne, Xamin, Tax8) and Nexam advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced level required).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and Reuters platforms is a plus.
• Understanding of IFRS and South African regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and process driven.
• Discreet with confidential information.

Why join us

• Work with a top-tier investment team and gain exposure to diverse asset classes.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• Collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.