Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds

Apex Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accountant to perform critical duties in managing and coordinating fund operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience required.
• Hedge fund industry knowledge is a plus.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly portfolio valuations.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts.
• Assist external auditors with audits.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to prioritise work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/commerce/finance or Business Science Degree with Financial Accounting

Job description

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Summary

• This is an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate a variety of Fund Accountant duties.
• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations.
• Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
• Establish excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times.
• Assist external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
• Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors with audit queries.
• Periodically assist with reviews and identify errors and inconsistencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/commerce/finance or Business Science Degree with Financial Accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Structured and detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• 2 years related experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Hedge fund industry knowledge is a distinct advantage.

About Apex Group

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in … and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross‑jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard‑working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13, employees across offices worldwide. Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry‑changing realities.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

Position Notes

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fueling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. We set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single‑source solution and unified cross asset‑class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross‑jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long‑standing management team and over 13, highly integrated professionals. We’re a people‑powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.