Fund Accountant | Constantia Office, Cape Town
PSG Konsult Ltd · Western Cape
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Responsibilities
Portfolio Pricing
- Perform daily pricing and validation of portfolios
- Review all inputs, outputs, and exceptions within the pricing cycle
- Investigate and resolve anomalies, providing meaningful insight
- Conduct independent oversight reviews during the pricing process
Corporate Actions & Portfolio Administration
- Process and manage corporate events across instruments
- Ensure accurate reflection of events within portfolio valuations
Trading settlements
- Execute trading and settlement for local and offshore Fund of Funds
- Manage settlements across equities, fixed income, and derivatives
Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Perform ad hoc analysis to resolve queries and improve processes
- Contribute to enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and risk management
Minimum Requirements
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, Investment Management
- 3+ years' experience in fund accounting
- Experience within the financial services industry
Additional Requirements
- Strong understanding of NAV calculation, including key components
- Solid knowledge of the trade lifecycle from trade date through to settlement
- Understanding of trade date vs settlement date accounting and their impact on valuations
- Experience investigating and resolving cash and position reconciliation breaks
- Understanding of pricing principles and the importance of accurate valuation in NAV calculations
Competencies
- Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong fund accounting and pricing experience
- High numerical accuracy and analytical ability
- Highly proficient in Excel, with experience using formulas, pivot tables, and data validation to support fund accounting processes.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Structured, organised, and process-driven
- Strong planning and prioritisation skills
- Able to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
- Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment
- Takes ownership and accountability for deliverables
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Works independently while contributing to team success
- Collaborative, supportive, and willing to share knowledge
- Maintains professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-driven mindset