Fund Accountant | Constantia Office, Cape Town
PSG Konsult Ltd
South AfricaPosted Posted 9 days ago
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Job description
Closing date: 31-Oct-2026
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Pricing
Perform daily pricing and validation of portfolios
Review all inputs, outputs, and exceptions within the pricing cycle
Investigate and resolve anomalies, providing meaningful insight
Conduct independent oversight reviews during the pricing process
Corporate Actions & Portfolio Administration
Process and manage corporate events across instruments
Ensure accurate reflection of events within portfolio valuations
Trading settlements
Execute trading and settlement for local and offshore Fund of Funds
Manage settlements across equities, fixed income, and derivatives
Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Perform ad hoc analysis to resolve queries and improve processes
Contribute to enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and risk management
Minimum Requirements:
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Investment Management
3+ years' experience in fund accounting
Experience within the financial services industry
Additional Requirements:
Strong understanding of NAV calculation, including key components
Solid knowledge of the trade lifecycle from trade date through to settlement
Understanding of trade date vs settlement date accounting and their impact on valuations
Experience investigating and resolving cash and position reconciliation breaks
Understanding of pricing principles and the importance of accurate valuation in NAV calculations
Competencies:
Technical & Analytical Skills
Strong fund accounting and pricing experience
High numerical accuracy and analytical ability
Highly proficient in Excel, with experience using formulas, pivot tables, and data validation to support fund accounting processes.
Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends and discrepancies.
Structured, organised, and process-driven
Strong planning and prioritisation skills
Able to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment
Takes ownership and accountability for deliverables
Communicates clearly and effectively
Works independently while contributing to team success
Collaborative, supportive, and willing to share knowledge
Maintains professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-driven mindset