Commodities Fund Accountant
Location: Cape Town CBD (hybrid)
Salary: Market related
Shape the future of fund operations in a dynamic asset manager, perfect for a motivated self-starter who is ready to grow
Is this you?
You’re an ambitious fund accountant with a hunger to grow and take ownership in fund accounting. You thrive on responsibility, are happy to get stuck into admin and ops. You’re self-motivated, proactive, and detail-driven, with a desire to be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team.What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll be the sole Fund Accountant in the Cape Town office, working closely with senior stakeholders to support investor services and take back-office workload off their plate. From daily NAV production, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation to helping streamline processes and reporting. You’ll also play a key role in investor communications and reporting.Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll join a specialist investment firm with a global footprint and a focus on derivatives-based strategies. The Cape Town office has around 10 people, mainly on the investment committee. The environment is lean, entrepreneurial, and collaborative, with a clear commitment to bringing more value in-house rather than relying on outsourced services. You will have the option to work hybrid and will work closely with the team in Cayman Islands.What you’ll need
A BCom or similar degree and at least 3 years’ fund accounting experience is essential. Exposure to commodities or futures is a bonus, but they’ll train you on the specifics. Strong Excel skills, a genuine interest in operations and fund accounting, and a hands-on, “get things done” attitude are essential. You also need to be fluent in Afrikaans.What you’ll get
A competitive salary, close exposure to the investment team, a sleek operational system, and a real opportunity to grow in a firm that values initiative and efficiency. This your opportunity to take your fund accounting career to the next level.How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to c.dupreez@thetalentexperts.co.za. We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.Applicant Consent
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