Financial Reporting Fund Accountant

5 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Ninety One Full time R2 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year
  • About us:

Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,10 trillion * of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.

Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.

*as at 31 March 2025

Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.
- About the team:

The team is responsible for developing scalable and robust investment analytics and portfolio metrics that assist with the active investment management process. The team embeds quantitative models directly into the decision-making process, as well as using a market-leading range of additional models and data to augment its traditional, analyst led research process.

In this global role, you will engage directly with portfolio decision-makers on a regular basis and use your software development skills to make product enhancements which will have a significant impact on the investment decisions made by the team.
- In this role you will:

  • Play an active role in the development and enhancement of the analytics platform used in the investment research, portfolio construction, and portfolio monitoring processes
  • Implement interactive decision support tools and services that increase users' productivity
  • Work on all aspects of the stack from data ingestion to front-end web development, using technologies such as Python and JavaScript
  • Work in a collaborative style. Play an active role in code reviews and contribute to cross-team learning
  • Engage directly with Analyst and Portfolio Manager stakeholders to understand their needs and communicate how software product development and technology could be used to address them. Define clear implementation steps to deliver desired outcomes

  • You should consider applying if you have:

  • A minimum of 5 years working as a quant developer in a professional capacity – including best practice software development practices (code review; unit testing; automated deployment)

  • A broad range of skills using open-source technologies such as Python, R, , Linux, Docker, Git
  • BSc Honours degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering or similar would be beneficial
  • Knowledge of the asset management investment processes is not a strict requirement but is a material advantage, including experience in portfolio construction and management; risk and performance; portfolio back testing and signal extraction techniques

  • Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

  • The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships

  • Ability to recognise and embrace change
  • A client focused and collaborative approach
  • High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions
  • Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information

#LI-DNI

  • Ca(Sa) Financial Reporting Fund Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Rory Mackie & Associates Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    About our client's team:You will be primarily responsible for the oversight over fund accounting and financial reporting and related functions for all our client's funds, domiciled in various jurisdictions globally, as performed by the third-party administrator.Responsibilities: Provide oversight of the third-party fund administrator responsible for the...

  • Fund Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Curo Fund Services Full time R400 000 - R700 000 per year

    This role focuses on the performance of controls to ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency relating to instrument pricing. Analyse and validate security-valuation exceptions arising daily through exception management process in an automated middleware solution.1. Data Sourcing and VerificationObtain and validate daily pricing for all securities held in...

  • Senior Fund Accountant: PSS

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Curo Fund Services Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    Role purposeThe Senior Fund Accountant for the Price Source & Scrubbing team focuses on the performance of controls to ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency relating to instrument pricing. This role involves managing daily pricing processes, validating pricing sources, and collaborating with various departments to meet reporting deadlines and maintain...

  • Fund Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Independent Consultant Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    Location:Cape Town (preferably Bellville and surrounding areas)Type:PermanentAre you an experiencedFund Accountantwith a strong background inemployee benefits, retirement funds, or umbrella fund accounting? We're seeking a results-driven professional who thrives in a high-performance environment to join a leading player in the retirement fund administration...

  • Fund Accountant

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1e0fd12b-4280-407e-8978-b0967d5db2db Full time R800 000 - R1 400 000 per year

    A prestigious financial services firm is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their thriving Cape Town office. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to become part of a highly respected organisation with a diverse, collaborative team culture and a strong commitment to work-life balance.What you'll do:As a Fund Accountant, you will play an integral role...

  • Fund Accountant

    19 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

    A fast-growing and internationally recognised financial services firm specialising in private equity and venture capital fund administration is seeking aFund Accountantto join their expanding team.In this role, you'll support the end-to-end administration of investment funds, build strong technical foundations in fund accounting, and contribute to delivering...

  • Senior Fund Administrator

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Curo Fund Services Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

    Role purposeThe Senior Fund Administrator is responsible for overseeing off-market trade processing, on the end-to-end administration of Unit Trusts and Unitised traded instruments. This role involves managing the full trade lifecycle, ensuring timely settlements, performing reconciliations, and addressing client queries efficiently. The ideal candidate will...

  • Fund Accountant: Segregated

    3 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Prescient Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

    Purpose of role:To perform an end-to-end fund accounting role as part of the Segregated Fund Accounting team. This role has a strong client reporting focus. Daily Pricing experience, essential.Duties and responsibilities:Processing and setting up of audit, trustee, custody, and management fees.Ensuring Variation Margin is processed correctly and matches the...

  • Hedge Fund Accountant x3

    3 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Prescient Full time R37 500 - R75 000 per year

    Purpose of role:Prescient Fund Services is looking to grow their Alternative Administration team due to excellent growth within the Hedge Fund market. You will join a growing team of Fund Accountants and play a key role in supporting this exceptional growth. Alternative Administration is part of the Prescient Fund Services team, a technology led leading Fund...

  • Fund Accountant

    18 hours ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa JTC Group Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

    ROLE OVERVIEWPURPOSE OF JOBTo collate, calculate, process, investigate and check fund information in order to produce the Net Asset Values for the specific Funds which JTC administers within defined deadlines and regulatory requirements.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare, monitor and capture cash movements (cash management), investment trades and update...