Fund Accounting Team Leader

Ca Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accounting Team Leader. This role involves leading a team to deliver accurate fund valuations, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience and a relevant finance degree. Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality financial services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in managing a team.
• BCom Degree in Finance or Newly Qualified CA(SA).
• Experience from established audit firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Fund Valuation Specialists in accurate fund valuation.
• Reconcile scrip and all bank accounts.
• Review regulatory reports and investor reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

BCom Degree in Finance

CA(SA)

Job description

My client, a reputable financial services provider, is seeking a Fund Accounting Team Leader to lead a team of Fund Valuation Specialists in providing an end-to-end independent valuation solution. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in managing a team with the ability to lead and inspire a team to work accurately and effectively to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities :

• Reconciling scrip and all bank accounts
• Independent review and reconciliation of securities' valuation
• Review of fund fees, including performance fees
• Analytical review of fund returns to ensure accurate
• Liaising with fund manager operational teams to resolve queries
• Review and validation of security static data, fund benchmarks
• Ad hoc and monthly review investor trades and reporting
• Review and validation of investor trades and investor registers
• Review and authorisation of investor / fund cash flows
• Review of investor reports, including contract notes, statements, distribution notices, tax reporting
• Review of regulatory reports, e.g. SARB

Requirements :

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in managing a team
• BCom Degree in Finance (or equivalent) - with 2 years' work experience; or Newly Qualified CA(SA)
• Recently completed articles at established audit firm, with a preference for financial services experience

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