Fund Accountant (6 Month Contract) - Western Cape

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FUND ACCOUNTANT (6 MONTH CONTRACT) Western Cape

Competitive Package on Offer

Start Immediately

GLOBAL Investment Firm is offering this exciting CONTRACT opportunity within their dynamic Fund Accounting team.
One would describe you as a numerically inclined analytical thinker who has a real passion and interest within the investment / financial services arena.

You possess solid accounting skills and one would describe you as focused, thorough, hands-on, client focused and results driven.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Finance Degree (B.Bus. Sci or B.Comm Acc or B.Tech or other relevant Accounting; Finance; Investments; Economics / Business qual)
Recently completed articles (having ideally audited within the financial services / investment / fund accounting arena)

Passion for the financial services / investment arena

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Capturing of investment trades
Performing accurate Net Asset Value calculations including expense and accrual calculations

Performing weekly / daily cash and stock reconciliations and proper investigation and

resolution of any reconciling differences

Performing daily cash management (including preparing payment and transfer instructions)
and updating the cash transactions

Performing daily / monthly asset pricing

Monitoring sources for Corporate Actions and updating the system

Capturing daily cash movements as well as trades and updating transactions
Investigating and answering queries with dealers; brokers; custodians; auditors and clients

Ensuring compliance with company policy and procedures; client service level agreements and internal controls

Performing weekly / monthly compliance checks

Sending out valuation e-mails to pre-defined distribution lists
Completion of quarterly statutory returns

Accurately updating and maintaining relevant sections in the delivery matrix

To apply please upload your CV via the link. Alternatively, please forward your CV to

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