Junior Fund Accountant - Network Recruitment

Financial Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements for the fund and related entities.
• Support AFS preparation through accounting policy updates and note disclosures.

Accounting & Financial Systems:

• Contribute to the improvement and accuracy of financial reports.
• Prepare VAT and Income Tax calculations and returns for the fund and related entities.
• Process journals and transactions on Pastel.
• Extract and review reports from Pastel (trial balances, ledgers, etc.).
• Process and oversee payments.

Fund Accounting:

• Prepare and distribute monthly and quarterly reporting for funds.
• Compile and distribute monthly investment statements and payment notices.
• Prepare SARB reports and audit confirmations for fund investors.
• Process cashbook and general journals for funds.
• Raise and process invoices between funds and their managers.
• Load payments to fund managers and investors.

Year-End Process & Budgeting:

• Drive efficient year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Prepare schedules and reconciliations for auditors, addressing queries timeously.
• Prepare group consolidated annual financial statements.
• Deliver accurate trial balances of fund entities.
• Assist with inputs into the annual budget (e.g., management fees).

Ad Hoc:

• Provide support with other finance-related tasks and projects as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Honours advantageous).
• 24 years experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, or audit.
• Experience with Pastel (or similar accounting systems).
• Strong knowledge of VAT, Income Tax, and financial reporting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.