Fund Accountant (NAV) (12-Month Contract) (CPT Onsite) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• MONITOR and provide oversight of all Fund Accounting related services from third party administrators, for global fund ranges as the next Fund Accountant sought by an Independent Asset Management Firm to fill a 12-Month Contract.
• You will confirm the accuracy and reasonability of daily priced funds and daily yields on constant NAV portfolios, calculate and review income distributions, yields, management fees, performance fees, fund expenses, TERs and transaction costs while maintaining relationships with Investment teams and client groups.
• The ideal candidate will be CA(SA) qualified or have an equivalent professional qualification with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry. Any experience in and understanding of fund pricing processes and the mutual funds industry will prove hugely beneficial.

DUTIES:

• Confirm the accuracy and reasonability of daily priced funds and daily yields on constant NAV portfolios.
• Daily review and oversight of cash balances and cash, scrip and NAV reconciliations, and assist in resolving reconciliation breaks.
• Calculate and review income distributions, yields, management fees, performance fees, fund expenses, TERs and transaction costs.
• Have oversight of, and assist in the preparation of, fund-related regulatory and industry reporting across jurisdictions including but not limited to South Africa and the UK.
• Assess and review KPIs and overall service level of the Administrator, in terms of agreed SLAs.
• Maintain relationships with Investment teams and client groups and collaborate with other operations functions across the business.
• Develop, implement and maintain effective systems, processes and procedures to ensure service standards are met, reducing risk and improving efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification.

Experience/Skills –

• At least 2–3 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry.
• Experience in and understanding of fund pricing processes and the mutual funds industry — a distinct advantage.

ATTRIBUTES:

• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously looks for opportunities to develop.
• A client-focused and collaborative approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.