Fund Accountant - Private Equity (JHB) at Apex Group

We are seeking a Fund Accountant to form part of the fund accounting team, reporting to a Manager within the Private Equity Division.

The Fund Accountant will support a growing team providing a full suite of fund accounting and financial reporting services to our Private Equity clients. The role will include accounting and financial reporting, NAV reporting and fund administration duties for our portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day fund accounting and financial reporting services to a portfolio of Private Equity clients and structures, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures;
• Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks;
• Working closely with the client and other teams to ensure that accounting records are accurate and transactions and activity within the portfolio are understood and incorporated into the accounting ledgers as appropriate;
• Preparation of management accounts and financial statements in compliance with the relevant accounting standard (eg IFRS and GAAP);
• Assist with the preparation of NAV calculations, capital call workings and distribution workings of the Funds;
• Provide assistance to trainees and other team members to ensure that the deliverables are met;
• Where required, support the audit process to ensure the completion of milestones and deadlines;
• Accurate time recording; and
• Perform other duties to support the Manager and team as may be necessary from time-to-time.

Skills / experience

Commerce degree with:

• BCom Accounting Degree (or similar)
• Started or interested in starting SAIPA articles;
• Proficient in MS Excel;
• Structured and detail orientated;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
• Excellent communication and organisation skills;
• Motivated and driven; and
• 1- 2 years fund related accounting experience.