Fund Accountant

Snatch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their expanding team. Responsibilities include supporting the administration of investment funds, preparing capital notices, and helping with financial statements. Candidates should hold a relevant accounting degree and possess proficiency in Excel. This role offers an opportunity to work in the private equity and venture capital industry with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning cloud-based reporting or accounting systems.
• Strong interest in the private equity or venture capital industry.
• Collaborative team player committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end administration of investment funds.
• Prepare capital call and distribution notices.
• Calculate simple partner allocations and reconcile capital activities.
• Assist with day-to-day banking processes and financial statements.

Skills

Proficiency with Excel

Analytical mindset

Strong time-management skills

Collaborative team player

Education

BCom Accounting or Finance / Bachelor of Accounting / Honours in Accounting

Job description

Introduction

A fast-growing and internationally recognised financial services firm specialising in private equity and venture capital fund administration is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their expanding team. In this role, you'll support the end-to-end administration of investment funds, build strong technical foundations in fund accounting, and contribute to delivering high-quality service to an international client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and follow internal policies, systems, and office procedures while building strong working relationships with the team.
• Work closely with colleagues and interns, asking questions, taking notes, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Develop a basic understanding of private equity and venture capital fund operations, including how LPAs guide fund administration.
• Assist with preparing capital call and distribution notices and help maintain accurate supporting documentation.
• Calculate simple partner allocations, track fund cash movements, and help reconcile capital call and distribution activity.
• Support day‑to‑day banking processes by setting up wires and helping process payment instructions.
• Record basic general ledger (GL) entries, help prepare financial statements, and assist with reconciliations.
• Contribute to management fee calculations, performance metrics, and other routine financial tasks with guidance from senior staff.
• Use internal systems and Excel to organise data, keep records up to date, and support client onboarding or system migrations.
• Assist with audit and tax processes by preparing confirmations, gathering documentation, and helping review key forms.

Experience & Qualification

BCom Accounting or Finance / Bachelor of Accounting / Honours in Accounting

Article clerks who want to enter the Fund Management space will also be taken into consideration

Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning cloud‑based reporting or accounting systems.

Strong interest in the private equity or venture capital industry, with a proactive and analytical mindset.

Strong time‑management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Collaborative team player committed to continuous learning and delivering high‑quality work.

Salary

Market‑related CTC