Fund Accountant - Daily Pricing

Ca Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fund Services Administration provider in Cape Town seeks a Hedge Funds Fund Accountant to manage fund accounting for alternative products like Hedge Funds and private equity. Ideal candidates should have a BCom degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience, particularly in financial services administration. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Exposure to a growing Hedge Fund market

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial services administration or fund accounting.
• Experience with Hedge Funds is essential.
• Self-starter, able to work effectively in collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Take full end-to-end ownership of fund accounting for alternative products.
• Perform daily reconciliations to support the NAV process.
• Deliver accounting and administration services including management accounts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

BCom Accounting / Commerce / Finance

Job description

Are you an experienced Hedge Funds Fund Accountant with daily pricing experience? My client is a leading Fund Services Administration provider who is looking for a new team member for their alternative investments funds space.

Why join this team?

• Be part of a highly rated Fund Accounting team
• Opportunity to gain excellent exposure to the Hedge Fund Administration market
• Join a growing team driven by strong growth within the Hedge Fund sector
• Work in a technology-led, leading Fund Services Administration environment

What you will be doing

• Take full end-to-end ownership of fund accounting for alternative products, including Hedge Funds, private equity, and other illiquid structures
• Perform daily reconciliations to support the NAV process, including trades, cash, positions, and overall NAV reconciliations
• Deliver full accounting and administration services in calculating Net Asset Values, including management accounts and NAV-based fee calculators
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements for Fund Managers and Investors
• Manage allocated funds, handle client changes, and serve as backup for colleagues
• Adapt to and embrace system or process changes in client servicing

What we are looking for

• Minimum of a tertiary qualification BCom Accounting / Commerce / Finance
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in financial services administration or fund accounting with Hedge Fund exposure
• Strong Excel skills, experience with Investment Accounting platforms advantageous
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• Able to work effectively under pressure in small, collaborative teams
• Honest, respectful, and a positive team player

Benefits and unique aspects

• Exposure to a dynamic and growing Hedge Fund market
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment

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