Senior Fund Accountant - Hedge Funds

Acca Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund administration provider in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Fund Accountant. The role involves preparing accurate portfolio valuations, managing accounting records for multiple funds, and liaising with fund managers to resolve issues. Ideal candidates have a commerce degree, proficiency in Excel, and at least 18 months of accounting experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for this mid-senior level position offering a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least eighteen months of accounting experience.
• Hedge-fund industry knowledge is preferred.
• Structured and detail-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio valuations.
• Maintain underlying accounting records for assigned funds.
• Liaise with fund managers and custodians to resolve issues.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Financial Accounting 2

Proficient in MS Excel

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Commerce degree or diploma

Job description

Apex Group is a leading fund administration and middle office solutions provider established in Bermuda in .

We have over 13, employees in offices worldwide.

Summary

The Senior Fund Accountant will prepare accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis.

You will be responsible for the accounting of 5-7 portfolios, maintain underlying records, assist with reviews, deputize as supervisor when needed.

Job specification

Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio valuations.

Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships).

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.

Conform to standard operating procedures.

Establish excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times.

Assist external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Supervisor.

Responsible for fund accounting, pricing, manual Excel NAV file verification roll-forward, security position and price review, cash and interest reconciliation, and reporting.

Skills Required

Commerce degree or diploma with at least Financial Accounting 2.

At least eighteen months accounting experience.

Proficient in MS Excel.

Hedge-fund industry knowledge.

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Structured and detail-oriented.

Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Ability to prioritize work and meet strict deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa