Senior Fund Accountant

Opus Fund Services; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Fund Accountant. The role requires 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in fund accounting. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing NAV calculations, and liaising with clients. The position offers a supportive training environment with a hybrid work model after onboarding.

Benefits

Regular in-office training

Hybrid work model after onboarding

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience in a professional environment.
• Fund accounting experience with hedge funds/mutual funds preferred.
• Pursuing an accounting designation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the books and records of private funds.
• Prepare NAV calculations and financial reports.
• Act as a main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Accounting experience

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Opus technology

Job description

Why Opus?

At Opus, integrity isn't just a principle. It's how we do business. As an independently owned company operating in seven countries, we've built our success by staying true to our values : questioning everything, embracing change, building not buying, winning together, and doing the right thing. Our employees see the difference - we're a certified Great Place to Work in Canada, the USA, Ireland, and the Philippines.

If you share our beliefs and want to be part of a team that values innovation, accountability, and doing the job right, we'd love to connect.

This Opportunity

Are you ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Our Fund Accounting team is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Fund Accountant with 2 or more years of experience. While experience in hedge fund accounting or private equity is preferred, we welcome candidates with general accounting backgrounds who are eager to grow in the fund accounting sector. You will support the preparation of Net Asset Value packages for our private equity clients.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team with a collective responsibility to maintain the books and records of private funds, including hedge funds, and prepare financial reports and investor allocations.
• Prepare NAV calculations for your assigned portfolio of clients, ensuring adherence to defined procedures, policies and internal best practices.
• Operate as a main point of contact for clients, responding to and resolving queries or escalating where necessary.
• Act as a liaison with various internal and external parties such as auditors, brokers and tax accountants.
• Leverage Opus technology to complete work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Investigate and resolve issues.
• Monitor compliance with various service agreements and adhere to all applicable legislation.

A Little Bit About You

• You have a bachelor's degree.
• You have gained 2 or more years' accounting experience in a professional environment.
• You will be at an advantage if you have fund accounting experience with hedge funds, mutual funds or experience at an investment company, or if you have (or are pursuing) an accounting designation.
• You have an interest in learning investment strategies and financial products.
• You are known for your excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• You have an aptitude for technology.
• You have a detail-oriented mindset and are inherently organized.
• You are adept in problem solving and are willing to take on challenges.

We want to give our colleagues the best start possible. That's why we provide regular in-office training during your first few months, giving you the tools and knowledge to thrive. Once you're up to speed and confident in your role, you'll have the flexibility to transition to our hybrid work model which is currently three days per week in office.