Trainee Fund Accountant: NAVs, Reporting & Analysis

theapexgroup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apex Group is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant in Cape Town to assist in accurate portfolio valuations and NAV preparations. You will work under a Team Leader to handle NAVs, management reporting, and statutory reporting for multiple portfolios.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to resolve issues and meet strict deadlines, while supporting audit processes and financial statement preparation.

Qualifications

• Commerce degree or equivalent in accounting/finance field.
• Foundational courses in financial accounting, taxation, auditing and control.
• Coursework in corporate/commercial law and management accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and financial data manipulation.
• Strong attention to detail and structured work approach.
• Good communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Interest or knowledge of funds and financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NAVs, management reporting and statutory reporting for portfolios.
• Coordinate with fund managers, brokers, custodians to resolve issues timely.
• Ensure deadlines for client reporting and regulatory obligations are met.
• Assist external auditors to ensure timely audits.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual NAVs and IPDs.
• Prepare annual statutory financial statements and management accounts.
• Assist with cash management and client bookkeeping.
• Support planning and coordination of NAV computations with the team.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical & problem solving

Interpersonal & teamwork

Ability to prioritize & meet deadlines

Communication & organisation

Education

Commerce degree

Financial Accounting 3

Taxation 1

Auditing 1 / Internal Auditing 2 / Internal Control

Corporate/Commercial Law 1/2

Management accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Apex Group is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant in Cape Town to assist in accurate portfolio valuations and NAV preparations. You will work under a Team Leader to handle NAVs, management reporting, and statutory reporting for multiple portfolios.

You will liaise with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to resolve issues and meet strict deadlines, while supporting audit processes and financial statement preparation.