Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accountant to manage fund accounting records and prepare portfolio valuations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in MS Excel. The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 2 years related experience.
• Structured and detail oriented.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate a variety of Fund Accountant duties.
• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations.
• Maintain underlying accounting records for assigned funds.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts.
• Assist external auditors with audit queries.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Education

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

Job description

Join to apply for the Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds role at Apex Group Ltd.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 global, servicing locally with cross-jurisdictional capabilities.

We are represented by over 13, employees across offices worldwide.

You will be part of a team focused on delivering growth and transformation in a dynamic environment.

Overview

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

The Fund Accountant's role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis.

The role will be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios and maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Performing and coordinating 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 the 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 the identification of 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 would be a distinct advantage.

Employment details

Senior level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.