Fund Accountant – Cape Town

Role summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation or from an audit background, ideally with some private equity/ private debt ​fund experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a ​recognised professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Key responsibilities

Client Reporting

• ​Assist in completing all aspects of accounting matters for a portfolio of fund structures, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad-hoc investor queries;
• Assist in bookkeeping a complex range of funds, management companies and associated fund structures and liaise with clients and intermediaries as necessary;
• Assist with the completion of investor, client and audit queries;
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documentation evidencing transactions;
• Prepare drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients;
• Maintain accurate records on Allvue and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping;
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.​

Time Management

• ​​Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.​

Financial

• ​Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are always up to date.

​General

• ​Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers;
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company;
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures;
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets; and
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards;
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team’s management;
• Always consider regulatory issues and report any concerns to management as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• ​SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification;
• Strong financial services experience (1-2 years) preferred;
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets;
• Experience in Fund Accounting (Private Equity, Private Debt and Venture Capital) will be advantageous.