Specialist Fund Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

64195

Date posted:

Friday, July 18, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Fund Operations team of an well-established and reputable financial services group, seeks a Speciali

POSITION INFO:

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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