Global Fund Accountant — Valuations & Reporting

CO_SANFPL Apex Fund & Corporate Services SA (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accountant reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division. The role involves preparing accurate portfolio valuations and maintaining accounting records for assigned funds, including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, and partnerships.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians, reconcile accounts, support audit queries, and help deliver timely financial information with a strong client service mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/commerce/finance or related.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Structured and detail oriented.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 2 years related experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be an 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 and resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
• Establishing 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Structured and detail oriented

Customer service

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Analytical thinking

2 years experience

MS Excel

Hedge fund knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/commerce/finance or Bus Sci with Financial Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Apex Group in Cape Town is seeking a Fund Accountant reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division. The role involves preparing accurate portfolio valuations and maintaining accounting records for assigned funds, including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, and partnerships.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians, reconcile accounts, support audit queries, and help deliver timely financial information with a strong client service mindset.