Junior Fund Accountant: NAV & Reporting Path

CO_SANFPL Apex Fund & Corporate Services SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant who will be responsible for preparing accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. This role reports to a Team Leader and involves NAVs, management reporting, and statutory financial statements for multiple portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have a commerce degree, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree required.
• Accounting/finance knowledge (Financial Accounting, Taxation, Auditing or Internal Auditing).
• Strong MS Excel proficiency and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NAVs, management reporting, and statutory reporting for client entities.
• Coordinate with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to resolve issues.
• Assist with auditors and ensure timely delivery of financial statements.
• Manage bookkeeping for client portfolios and assist with cash management.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Commerce degree

Accounting/finance courses (Taxation, Auditing)

Job description

Apex Group is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant who will be responsible for preparing accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. This role reports to a Team Leader and involves NAVs, management reporting, and statutory financial statements for multiple portfolios.

The ideal candidate will have a commerce degree, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to meet deadlines and client expectations.