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Job Description

Role summary:

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 service.

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the manager, to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and assist with the Supervision and mentoring of junior team members;
• Liaising with fund managers and investors 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 ,

Requirements
Skills / experience:

• Commerce, Honours or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting;
• 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 ;
• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.

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Job Description
Role summary:

We are seeking a Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Fund Accounting Division of Sanne to prepare accurate portfolio valuations and financial statements. The Fund Accountant role involves preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the accounting of a number of portfolios. Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds (including domestic, offshore, hedge funds, partnerships, etc.). Seasoned incumbent responsible for approximately 3 to 6 valuations.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare daily, weekly and/or monthly portfolio valuations;
• Maintain the underlying accounting records for assigned funds;
• Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis;
• Reconcile brokerage and custodian accounts to underlying records;
• Establishing excellent client relationships and provide a quality service at all times;
• Assist the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;
• Assist Senior Fund Accountants and Supervisors with audit queries;
• Periodically assists with reviews and the identification of errors and inconsistencies.

Requirements
Skills / experience:

• Commerce, Honours or Bus Sci Degree with Financial Accounting;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Structured and detail oriented;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• At least 2 years related experience;
• Proficient in MS Excel;
• Hedge fund industry knowledge would be a distinct advantage.