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 Verification

Obtain and validate daily pricing for all securities held in assigned funds.

Apply knowledge of financial instruments to ensure that securities are correctly valued.

Assist in the verification and reconciliation of pricing data with fund holdings and other financial information.

Monitor and execute instructions and queries relating to instrument valuation (include all instrument types, different vendors).

2. Pricing Data Management:

Perform scrubbing checks to identify outliers, stale prices, and large price movements.

Apply exposure to vendor systems to source instrument information for valuation.

Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal stakeholders.

Communicate with external pricing vendors to resolve discrepancies or data feed issues.

Identify risks and perform controls to ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency.

3. Compliance and Regulatory:

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., SEC, AIFMD) and industry standards for pricing and valuation.

Assist in liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and support.

Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to pricing processes.

4. Process Improvement:

Assist in identifying opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing and scrubbing processes.

Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflows.

Assist in the development and maintenance of pricing procedures and documentation.

5. Stakeholder Collaboration:

Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance, and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.

Maintain relationships with pricing vendors and data providers to ensure timely and accurate data feeds.

Collaborate with external service providers, such as custodians and transfer agents, to resolve discrepancies.

Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.

6. Ad-Hoc Tasks:

Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.

Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled effi ciently and accurately

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

A minimum of 1 - 2 year's related experience, with specific experience in pricing and valuation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Experience with accounting software is advantageous.

Good understanding of Financial Markets and Financial Instruments.

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