Fund Accountant: NAV & Reporting Specialist

CO_SANFPL Apex Fund & Corporate Services SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Fund Accountant to prepare accurate portfolio valuations and oversee client portfolios, reporting to a Team Leader. You will mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality service to clients.

Responsibilities include NAVs, management and statutory reporting, and collaboration with fund managers. A commerce degree with accounting focus and relevant qualifications are desired.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree with focus on financial accounting, taxation and auditing.
• SAIPA or CIMA or AG(SA) qualification is preferred.
• Strong MS Excel and numerical accuracy with good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• NAVs: plan, coordinate and complete NAVs with Team Leader.
• Produce management reporting and statutory reporting for entities.
• Mentor trainee fund accountants.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure client responsibilities meet deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Assist external auditors to ensure timely audit process.
• Take on additional responsibilities to support division growth.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual NAVs.
• Prepare management accounts and IPDs.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.

Skills

MS Excel

Fund accounting

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Private debt knowledge

Capital markets knowledge

Education

Commerce degree

Financial Accounting

Taxation

Auditing

SAIPA / CIMA / AG(SA) qualified

Internal control & ethics

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a Fund Accountant to prepare accurate portfolio valuations and oversee client portfolios, reporting to a Team Leader. You will mentor junior staff and ensure high-quality service to clients.

Responsibilities include NAVs, management and statutory reporting, and collaboration with fund managers. A commerce degree with accounting focus and relevant qualifications are desired.