Johannesburg North: Junior Fund Accountant posted by Network Finance

They are looking for a meticulous and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join their finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, smooth year-end processes, and the effective management of fund accounting operations. The successful candidate will work across financial reporting, tax, fund accounting, and ad hoc projects while contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance department.
Key Responsibilities:
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).
• 2–4 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.