Fund Financial Accountant

Afrizan People Intelligence; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm is recruiting a Fund Financial Accountant to support financial reporting within a high-performing team. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, relevant qualifications, and at least 5 years of experience in the field. This position offers involvement in complex transactions and the opportunity to guide junior accountants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-articles experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, GRAP, and financial reporting frameworks.
• Previous experience in asset management or investment finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal departments, external auditors, clients, and regulatory bodies.
• Draft technical accounting opinions on complex transactions.
• Provide expertise on IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GRAP standards.
• Assist in IFRS conversion and reconciliation projects.
• Mentor and guide fund accountants as needed.

Skills

Accounting Software

Portfolio Management

Financial Services

GAAP

Regulatory Reporting

Analysis Skills

Securities Law

Microsoft Excel

Private equity

Financial Accounting

Bloomberg

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Completed SAICA Articles

Professional designation: CA(SA) or CGMA

Job description

Job Description

Are you a qualified finance professional with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for unlisted investments

A leading asset management firm is recruiting for a dynamic Fund Financial Accountant to join their Investment Finance division. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of financial reporting and strategic support within a high-performing purpose-driven team.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge sound analytical capability and a passion for delivering high-quality financial insights that guide impactful investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal departments external auditors clients and regulatory bodies
• Draft technical accounting opinions on complex transactions
• Provide expertise on IFRS IFRS for SMEs and GRAP standards
• Assist in IFRS conversion and reconciliation projects
• Provide industry-specific accounting advice
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions on reporting systems
• Clear reconciliations in line with policy and procedure guidelines
• Accurately account for corporate actions and verify asset prices
• Conduct analytical reviews of reconciliation discrepancies
• Prepare timely portfolio and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and guide fund accountants as needed
• Support the management of audits (internal and external)
• Authorise unlisted investment payments

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Honours Degree in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Completed SAICA Articles
• Professional designation : CA(SA) or CGMA
• Minimum 5 years of relevant post-articles experience
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS GRAP and financial reporting frameworks
• Previous experience in asset management or investment finance is advantageous

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Key Skills

Accounting Software,Portfolio Management,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,Regulatory Reporting,Analysis Skills,Securities Law,Microsoft Excel,Private equity,Financial Accounting,Bloomberg

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1