Fund Accountant (NAV)
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Date Posted | December 14, 2022 |
Category |
Accounting
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | ZAR |
Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Client Details:
Partly owned by a JSE listed entity, this organisation enjoys the stability of a large organisation but the freedom and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. They love new ideas and creativity, and are passionate about their industry. Strong communicators, high energy levels and an Agile mind-set are required. This organisation is over 10 years old and has a well-established track record.
Role Responsibilities:
- Performing accurate and timely daily NAV calculations.
- Identifying, investigating and solving NAV price movement variances.
- Manual calculation of performance fees.
- Processing / reconciliation of cash flows, subscriptions and redemptions.
- Distribution / dissemination of daily NAV prices.
- Calculation / dissemination of income distributions and month end fees.
- Timely reporting to management, clients and auditors.
- Ensuring that compliance with company policy and procedures, CSL agreements and internal controls are followed by your team.
- Continuously evaluating processes, risks and controls in your team and implementing improvements were necessary.
- Working on ad hoc projects within the NAV team and the business when required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary qualification (Accounting / Business related)
Relevant Skills / Experience:
- 2+ years' relevant experience.
- Knowledge of asset management environments (Financial markets / financial instruments).
- Knowledge of Unit Trust Funds.
- Working knowledge of Hiportfolio.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong time management skills.
- Prepared to work overtime when required.
- Ability to set and maintain high work standards and achieve goals.
- Building cross-functional relationships to improve effectiveness of the team.
Contract Duration:
- This is a 6 month contract position.