Specialist Fund Accountant

Job Description

Fund Operations team of an well-established and reputable financial services group, seeks a Specialist Fund Accountant to join them. This team focuses on the institutional investment products side and is looking to employ a analytical, deadline-driven fund accountant professional, who will thrive in a high-performance environment. A key requirement of this role is current daily NAV’s experience.

 

Why join this team?

• Dynamic and detail-driven institutional fund operations team
• Exposure to a wide range of fund structures, Unit Trusts, Mutual Funds, Multi-Manager Products and the full spectrum of NAV-related activities

 

What you will be doing: 

• Calculate daily NAVs for a variety of fund types
• Perform daily bank and scrip reconciliations
• Handle income accruals, expense calculations, and fund distributions
• Monitor and maintain cash positions and margin accounts
• Capture payments to trustees, custodians, and third parties
• Perform NAV verification and variance analysis
• Calculate performance and benchmark fees
• Conduct weekly fund trial balances
• Assist in year-end audits and respond to auditor queries
• Document and enhance valuation processes
• Ensure timely delivery in line with SLAs

What we are looking for: 

• BBusSc or BCom Honours in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years’ experience in a similar fund accounting role
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent Excel and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive, self-starter with excellent attention to detail

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Exposure to multi-asset and multi-manager fund structures
• High-performance, supportive team environment
• Focus on continuous improvement and professional growth
• Flexible working hours if required

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