Fund Accountant Private Markets

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Fund Accountant to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will have a BCom degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and expertise in Private Equity and Debt funds. Key responsibilities include managing transaction processing, investor reporting, and full fund accounting duties. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' relevant experience in a Fund Accountant role.
• Previous knowledge of Private Equity, Debt, and/or Property Funds is required.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Process redemptions, subscriptions, and transfers.
• Generate and verify investor statements.
• Perform full fund accounting duties, including reconciliations.

Skills

Transaction Processing

Investor Reporting

Reconciliation

NAV Reasonability Checks

Fund Performance Tracking

Education

BCom or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Investran

Job description

My client, a reputable and leading financial services provider, has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Fund Accountant to join their expanding team. The successful candidate would have experience working with Private Equity funds, Debt funds, and/or Property Funds.

Responsibilities :

1. Transaction Processing: Process redemptions, subscriptions, switches, and transfers
2. Perform new investor checks including FICA verification and documentation compliance prior to investment
3. Investor Reporting and Client Support: Generate and independently verify investor statements
4. Assist with external audit queries and respond to client queries efficiently
5. Perform full fund accounting duties, including: Reconciliation of cash accounts and portfolio positions
6. Fee accrual validation and NAV reasonability checks
7. Compilation and submission of quarterly SARB reports
8. Process local and foreign trades based on broker notes
9. Set up new securities as required
10. Process dividends and corporate actions using verified backup sources
11. Track and report on fund performance metrics

Requirements :

• BCom or relevant tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years' relevant experience in a similar role
• Previous knowledge of Private Equity funds, Debt funds, and/or Property Funds
• Previous experience working on Investran

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