Junior Fund Accountant

SUMMARY:
My client, in the Investments Industry focusing on long-term savings who offer a simple, direct low fee investment solution. They are highly client centric who have an outstanding track record delivering industry beating returns at lower costs with operational excellence and exceptional client retention.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

My client is seeking a qualified Junior Fund Accountant within the Finance Department working closely with the Admin, Investment and Finance Team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To perform the Fund Accountant responsibilities within the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities

Daily importing of fund bank statements
Daily receipting of contributions and single premiums received via workflow steps
Weekly reconciling and monthly updating of the fund’s bank recons
Processing of all journals
Determining of net amount to be invested or disinvested from Custodian
Capturing of investments on the online banking system for release to Custodian
Weekly capturing of exits for completed payments
Capturing of exits onto the online banking system
Pay fund expenses and raise journals on Everest
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Preparation of quarterly management accounts
Preparation of quarterly trustee reports
Coordinating the preparation of the audit pack for the annual fund audits
Preparation of annual financial statements
Obtaining trustee approval and sign-off on the AFS
Submission of AFS to FSCA and SARB via online system
Preparation and submission of the SARB quarterly reports
Monthly capturing and submissions to SARS (EMP201)
Annual reconciliation and submissions to SARS (EMP 501)
Mini audits – perform all test as per instruction and provide feedback
Filling of all expenses and EMP 201’s
Ad hoc projects
Bank analysis
Pricing

Qualifications

Accounting degree with articles
Familiar with Caseware
Experience and knowledge within the fund accountant arena
3 – 5 work experience
Computer literature
Familiar with accounting packages

Skills

Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Problem solving skills
Organised & positive
High attention to detail
Ability to analyse and improve processes
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Pro-activeness
Goal orientated
Organised & positive
Team Player
Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy Proven track record of delivering high-quality work, in a fast-paced environment
Focused on getting the job done
Taking Ownership and displaying Accountability in the work required of you
Deadline driven
Good comprehension skills
Good planning and organisational skills
High pressure tolerance

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