Institutional Fund Accountant (Prescient Fund Services) at Prescient Holdings (Pty) Ltd

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing and setting up of audit, trustee, custody and management fees. 
• Ensuring Variation Margin is processed correctly and matches the Clearing House Statement daily. 
• Ensure capturing / processing of all 3rd Party duplication trades to the accounting system timeously and accurately (ensure they match the third-party valuation reports)
• Pricing of funds and ensuring the valuation of financial instruments are in line with the funds’ performance e.g., equities, bonds, and derivatives. 
• Understand tolerance level checking against a benchmark and are familiar with what is deemed as an unacceptable asset and NAV fund price variance.
• Responsible for running, checking, and sending of client reports daily and monthly. 
• Handling queries efficiently to ensure resolution of both internal and external client queries (in conjunction with the Client Delivery team)
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to mitigate risk.
• Supporting the management and co-ordination of team deliverables relating to projects and new client take-on’s. 
• Performing daily cash and scrip reconciliations, along with the ability to understand the cause of breaks in order to resolve.
• Ability to work both from the office and home on a set weekly schedule. 
• Standard working hours applicable to this role. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar segregated Fund Accounting role is essential, along with a solid understanding of asset management operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance, Investments)
• Knowledge of relevant Investment administration systems
• Strong Excel skills required 

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter
• Highly methodical with strong interest in portfolio administration
• Ability to work under limited supervision
• Team Player 
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Client orientated and able to see the bigger picture