Senior Fund Accountant: Portfolio Valuations & Hedge Funds

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to prepare timely portfolio valuations and maintain accounting records for multiple funds, including domestic offshore, hedge funds and partnerships.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians, reconcile accounts, ensure procedures are followed, and support auditors. The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree or diploma with 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly portfolio valuations.
• Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds.
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
• Conform to standard operating procedures.
• 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.
• Perform any additional responsibilities that may be required by the Supervisor in support of the on-going management and development of the function.
• Responsible for Fund Accounting;
• Pricing;
• Manual excel NAV file verification roll forward;
• Security position and price review;
• Cash and interest reconciliation;
• Reporting;

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Deadline focus

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Accounting experience

Education

Commerce degree or diploma with Financial Accounting 2

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Apex Group Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Senior Fund Accountant to prepare timely portfolio valuations and maintain accounting records for multiple funds, including domestic offshore, hedge funds and partnerships.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians, reconcile accounts, ensure procedures are followed, and support auditors. The role emphasizes accuracy, client service, and strong analytical skills.