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Segregated Fund Accountant (Prescient Fund Services)

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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/institutional mandates.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Processing and setting up of relevant fees applicable to segregated funds
Ensuring Variation Margin is processed correctly and matches the Clearing House Statements 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
Earlier working hours applicable to this role (start time 6am finish time 3pm)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar Fund Accounting role is essential, along with a solid understanding of asset management operations is required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant Tertiary Qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance, Investments) is required
Knowledge of relevant Investment administration systems gained from previous fund accounting experience.
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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