Fund Accountant

Altum; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking an accountant with a recognized professional qualification and more than 2 years of experience in a similar role. The successful candidate will manage the accounting for a portfolio of fund structures, assist with client queries, and help train junior staff. Strong numerical skills and experience with Lux GAAP and various fund structures are essential. This role offers a dynamic working environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Professional accountant with a recognized qualification is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and enthusiasm for the role are important.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for portfolio fund structures.
• Assist with bookkeeping and client liaison as necessary.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and support documentation.
• Assist with training of junior staff.
• Monitor own performance against development targets.

Skills

SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification

Strong financial services experience

IT literate and confident with software

Lux GAAP knowledge

Experience in Capital Markets, Real Estate, Debt Funds, Private Equity Funds

Education

Professional accountant qualification

Tools

Excel

Allvue

NavOne

Caseware

Job description

Role summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years' experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation or from an audit background, ideally with some Lux GAAP experience. Previous experience in either Capital Markets, Real Estate, Private Debt Funds or Private Equity Funds will be beneficial. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in completing all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries.
• Assist in bookkeeping a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary.
• Assist with the completion of investor, client and audit queries.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Prepare drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients.
• Maintain accurate records on Allvue/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping.
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior.
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are always up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company.
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets; and
• Ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team's management.
• Always consider regulatory issues and report any concerns to management as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification
• Strong financial services experience (1-2 years) preferred
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Lux GAAP knowledge will be beneficial
• Experience in either of the following asset classes will be beneficial: Capital Markets structures, Real Estate structures, Debt Funds, Private Equity Funds