Fund Accountant (Private Equity)

Amicorp Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of asset management and corporate services seeks a Fund Administrator. You will oversee fund administration, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in fund services, particularly in private equity and real estate funds.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Fund Administration.
• Knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP).
• Understanding of Alternative Investment Funds.

Responsibilities

• Administer a portfolio of Funds, ensuring timely delivery of NAVs.
• Prepare financial statements and reports, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Service fund clients and manage investor transactions.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

Tools

PFX Paxus

Job description

About Us:

Amicorp Group is an independent leading global provider of asset management, fund administration, trust fiduciary and corporate services to mostly corporate but also high-net-worth clients (www.amicorp.com). We are a Hong Kong based Group with an international network of 40+ offices in over 30 countries.

Our private ownership further allows us to be fully committed to our client`s long-term financial needs and goals. We aim to provide a safe and stable working environment for our employees, we promote environmental consciousness and contribute positively to the communities in which we are active; we are also soundly profitable. We are proud to have our global team of 700+ specialists who contribute their individual talents to Amicorp’s broad range of expertise and experience.

We are international, independent, entrepreneurial and growing fast. We have a fast paced, dynamic, international work environment. Our people possess a strong entrepreneurial and solution driven mindset, and we value people with initiative, creativity, ambition and drive, and we offer market competitive compensation.

Summary:

The role will be primarily responsible for administration of a portfolio of Funds, including providing investors and corporate services as necessary. The role holder will be responsible for the preparation and timely delivery of Net Asset Values (NAVs), preparation of financial statements, reporting and fund accounting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimal funds’ business set-ups. Ensure KYC process on investors’ applications is in line with local regulation and Amicorp Group standards.
• Ensure proper documentation at each stage of process cycle in accordance with the requirements of the PPM/ Offering documents and compliance with internal Amicorp Group procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Service fund clients to ensure timely and excellent delivery of services as agreed with each fund.
• Responsible for accurate and timely issuance of funds’ NAVs in line with prospectus, laws and regulations.
• Ultimately responsible for all aspects of fund accounting which include creation of security masters, trade processing, pricing, valuation, recording corporate actions, calculation of interest/dividend accruals, cash/position /dividend/coupon reconciliations, periodic accruals, calculation of management/ performance fees, equalization etc.
• Prepare Regulatory and Financial reporting on Funds and investors, including responding to queries, as applicable.
• Process Investor transactions of funds (Subscriptions, Redemptions, Transfers and Switches)
• Distribution of investor statements (Contract notes, NAV statements, documents, etc.)
• Transaction monitoring and initiating investor payments and internal transfers for funds.
• Preparation of financial statements, Preparation of PBC items and liaison with Auditors.
• Pro-actively monitor regulatory changes having an effect on the funds and/or underlying investors
• Constant monitoring of shareholder services to ensure up to date processing of subscription and redemptions, with timely completion of KYC/ AML checks.

Candidate Profile:

• Relevant Bachelor's degree in in Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years' experience in Fund Administration with good knowledge of the fund services industry.
• Very good accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with various accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP).
• A full understanding of and expertise on Alternative Investment Funds and in particular Private Equity and Real Estate Funds.
• Hands on experience in the field of Fund Accounting, Investor Services (Registrar and Transfer Agent services), Fund Structuring and/or Fund Directorships. Good understanding of Fund regulations. Knowledge of PFX Paxus preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences, and successfully liaise with people at different levels. Excellent English language fluency: additional languages preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail-orientated with good decision making and time management skills. Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results.
• Ability to adapt and work in a smaller, dynamic local team environment with tight deadlines; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization. Proven leadership and team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role.