Vacancies

Graduate Fund Accountant (Prescient Fund Services)

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Team Leader (Fund Accounting)

Location

Westlake, Cape Town

Business Unit

Prescient Fund Services (PFSI)
https://prescient.simplify.hr/Vacancy/Apply/tas7ja

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review of daily asset price movements and investigation of exceptions.
  • Review of Foreign Exchange rate movements.
  • Review of Trial Balance and daily NAV movements, and investigation of exceptions.
  • Use of Eagle fund accounting system to calculate daily NAVs.
  • Use of Fund Recs reconciliation tool for completion of daily cash, custody and income reconciliations and investigation of exceptions.
  • Review of income and expense accruals and investigation of exceptions.
  • Processing of payments and security transactions on custody systems.
  • Capturing of trades to the accounting system.
  • Distribution of daily and monthly NAV prices to vendors.
  • Monthly and ad hoc Trustee reporting.
  • Assisting with Regulatory reporting, including completion of monthly and quarterly Central Bank returns.
  • Preparation of ad hoc reporting required by clients.
  • Assisting with preparation of annual and interim financial statements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
  • Relevant knowledge of fund services / asset management administration.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; experience with fund accounting platforms is a plus.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant Degree (Finance, Accounting, Investments)

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Self-starter
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive team player
  • Highly collaborative
  • Hard working and deadline driven
  • High levels of honesty and integrity

WHY THIS ROLE?

This is a great opportunity to support a global fund service offering. This role offers great exposure to a diverse range of fund types, clients and global markets in a close-knit, dynamic and hard-working team.

PRESCIENT GLOBAL

WE ARE A MULTINATIONAL BUSINESS.

South Africa

  • South Africa
  • China
  • Ireland

Enquiries

+27 21 700 3600

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