Senior Fund Accountant: NAVs, Reporting and Mentoring

CO_SANFPL Apex Fund & Corporate Services SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Group seeks a Senior Fund Accountant in Johannesburg to oversee accurate portfolio valuations, NAV preparation, and client reporting. You will mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements to deliver high-quality services.

The role involves coordinating with managers and external auditors, handling monthly to annual NAVs, and preparing statutory financial statements. CA(SA) eligibility and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree with CA(SA) eligibility; no post articles experience required.
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Motivated and driven.
• Fund related accounting experience will be an advantage.
• Private Debt, Capital Markets, Real Assets or Private Equity knowledge will be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NAVs, management reporting and statutory reporting for corporate entities.
• Assist with supervision and mentoring of trainee fund accountants and fund accountants.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues.
• Ensure client responsibilities are met to deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Assist external auditors to ensure timely and efficient audits.
• Support ongoing development of the division.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual NAVs.
• Prepare management accounts and IPDs.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements.

Skills

CA(SA) eligibility

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Motivated and driven

Fund accounting experience

Private Debt/Capital Markets knowledge

Education

Commerce degree

CA(SA) eligibility

Job description

Apex Group seeks a Senior Fund Accountant in Johannesburg to oversee accurate portfolio valuations, NAV preparation, and client reporting. You will mentor junior staff and ensure compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements to deliver high-quality services.

The role involves coordinating with managers and external auditors, handling monthly to annual NAVs, and preparing statutory financial statements. CA(SA) eligibility and strong Excel skills are essential.