Fund Accountant | Constantia Office, Cape Town

Closing date: 31-Oct-2026

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