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Institutional Fund Accountant (Prescient Fund Services)

Reporting Line:

Team Leader, Fund Accounting

Location:

Westlake, Cape Town

Business Unit:

Prescient Fund Services

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To perform an end-to-end fund accounting role as part of the Segregated Fund Accounting team. This role has a strong client reporting focus with a specific focus on segregated mandates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing and setting up of audit, trustee, custody and management fees.
Ensuring Variation Margin is processed correctly and matches the Clearing House Statement daily.
Ensure capturing / processing of all 3rd Party duplication trades to the accounting system timeously and accurately (ensure they match the third-party valuation reports)
Pricing of funds and ensuring the valuation of financial instruments are in line with the funds’ performance e.g., equities, bonds, and derivatives.
Understand tolerance level checking against a benchmark and are familiar with what is deemed as an unacceptable asset and NAV fund price variance.
Responsible for running, checking, and sending of client reports daily and monthly.
Handling queries efficiently to ensure resolution of both internal and external client queries (in conjunction with the Client Delivery team)
Ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate risk.
Supporting the management and co-ordination of team deliverables relating to projects and new client take-on’s.
Performing daily cash and scrip reconciliations, along with the ability to understand the cause of breaks in order to resolve.
Ability to work both from the office and home on a set weekly schedule.
Standard working hours applicable to this role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar segregated Fund Accounting role is essential, along with a solid understanding of asset management operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Relevant Tertiary Qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance, Investments)
Knowledge of relevant Investment administration systems
Strong Excel skills required

KEY COMPETENCIES

Self-starter
Highly methodical with strong interest in portfolio administration
Ability to work under limited supervision
Team Player
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Accuracy and attention to detail
Client orientated and able to see the bigger picture

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is your opportunity to join a talented team of highly motivated Fund Accountants geared for growth. You will be joining an entrepreneurial and nimble environment where ideas and solutions to obstacles are always encouraged.

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