Fund Accountant – Valuations, Portfolios & Audits

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The Fund Accountant role at Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Cape Town involves the preparation of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. The role holder is responsible for the accounting of multiple portfolios, maintaining underlying accounting records, and assisting in the production of financial statements.

Key duties include daily, weekly and monthly valuations, reconciling brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records, liaising with fund managers, brokers and custodians to

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and structured approach to work.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Degree or diploma in Commerce (including Financial Accounting II or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of hedge funds is advantageous.

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 resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality service.
• Assist external auditors and support the audit process.
• Support senior team members with audit queries.
• Conduct periodic reviews and identify errors or inconsistencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Meeting deadlines

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Hedge funds knowledge (advantage)

Education

Commerce degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Fund Accountant role at Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch) in Cape Town involves the preparation of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. The role holder is responsible for the accounting of multiple portfolios, maintaining underlying accounting records, and assisting in the production of financial statements.

Key duties include daily, weekly and monthly valuations, reconciling brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records, liaising with fund managers, brokers and custodians to