Senior Fund Accountant at SANNE

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services of Sanne, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements) including the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the Assistant Manager, Manager and Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and
• Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including listing requirements and client reporting;
• Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of a number of trainee fund accountants and fund accountants;
• Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis;
• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;
• Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;
• Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV’s ,
• Management accounts and IPD’s and
• Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.

Requirements

Skills / Experience:

Commerce Degree With

• Registered accountant with SAICA; no post article experience required
• Proficient in MS Excel;
• Structural 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;
• Minimum of 2 years fund related accounting experience and
• Private Debt and Capital Markets knowledge will be a distinct advantage.