Fund Accountant - Traditional Funds Offshore

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to prepare portfolio valuations and maintain accounting records. The role requires strong analytical skills, teamwork, and proficiency in MS Excel. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, a financial accounting degree, and excellent communication abilities. This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ related experience is required.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
• Establish excellent client relationships and provide quality service.
• Assist external auditors with audit function.
• Assist Senior Fund Accountants with audit queries.
• Periodically assist with reviews and identify errors.

Skills

Commerce, Honors or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills

Structured and detail oriented

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

At least 2 years’ related experience

Proficient in MS Excel

Hedge fund industry knowledge

Education

Commerce, Honors or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 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 13,000 employees across 112 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.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Description

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division of Apex to prepare accurate portfolio valuations and financial statements. The Fund Accountant role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios. Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.). Seasoned incumbent responsible for approximately 3 to 6 valuations.

Job specification

• 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 assists with reviews and the identification of errors and inconsistencies.

Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.

Skills Required

• Commerce, Honors or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Structured and detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• At least 2 years’ related experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

Disclaimer

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.