Fund Accounting and Administration Consultant - Century City, Cape Town

Talent Genie; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Fund Accounting and Administration Consultant to enhance their financial operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and overseeing financial administration processes. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you will support financial reporting and audits while maintaining robust communication with investors. If you have a strong background in finance and a passion for client service, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued and impactful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, RE5 certification preferred.
• 4+ years in financial services operations and fund administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer payments, perform account reconciliations, and maintain fund transactions.
• Manage stakeholder communications and support investor inquiries.

Skills

Financial Administration

Client Relationship Management

Compliance Administration

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Science, Finance, Accounting

RE5 certification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Fund Accounting and Administration Consultant - Century City, Cape Town

Overview

Our client, a reputable and award-winning Investment Firm, is seeking a Fund Accounting and Administration Consultant to join their dynamic team of investment professionals. The role involves reporting and delivering operations, compliance, and finance procedures for seamless fund accounting, operations, and administration activities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Administration:

• Administer payments processes and instructions
• Perform account reconciliations and maintain fund bank transactions
• Calculate ROI and investment performance
• Support financial reporting, audits, and maintain accurate fund statements and schedules
• Ensure accurate quarterly client reporting and produce invoicing and statements
• Maintain loan schedules

Client Relationship Management:

• Manage stakeholder communications and support investor inquiries
• Maintain investor records and process changes

Compliance Administration:

• Understand operational policies related to legal and compliance requirements
• Coordinate staff training and regulatory reporting (FSCA, KYC)
• Ensure compliance submissions and documentation are met

Administration Project Management:

• Manage annual fund financial statements and valuations
• Support ad-hoc projects and process improvements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• RE5 certification preferred
• At least 4 years of experience in financial services operations and fund administration
• 2 years of experience in Private Equity Fund Administration
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office
• Client and stakeholder relationship management experience is advantageous
• 3 years of KYC experience is essential
• Strong valuation, analytical, and financial skills
• Interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills

To apply, email your CV to Nicole Spamers at [e-mail] and Lameez Herborn at [e-mail].