Job title : Fund Accountant – Hedge Funds
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 29, 2024
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Summary
- This is an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division. The Fund Accountant’s role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. The role will be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios and maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.).
Job specification:
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing and coordinating a variety of Fund Accountant duties.
- Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations.
- Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds.
- Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve
- issues on a timely basis.
- Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records.
- 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.
- Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors with audit queries.
- Periodically assists with reviews and the identification of errors and inconsistencies
Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/commerce/finance or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Structured and detail oriented.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 2 years related experience.
- Proficient in MS Excel.
- Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
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