FUND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT FFA002
Job Overview:
- Position: Fund Financial Accountant
- Number of Posts: Not specified
- Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package negotiable
- Grade: D1 – D5 (commensurate with experience)
- Department: Investment Finance – Unlisted
- Location: Not specified
- Reference Number: FFA002
- Closing Date: 23 October 2025
Requirements:
Degree in Accounting or equivalent
SAICA Articles completed
Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent
CA(SA) / CGMA designation
Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
Job Purpose:
To provide strategic financial support to the unlisted investment teams by delivering high-quality accounting, analytical insights, financial reporting, and technical accounting expertise that supports sound investment decisions and ensures regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaise with internal departments, clients, external auditors, and regulatory bodies
Draft technical accounting opinions to support complex or unusual transactions
Provide expert guidance on IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and GRAP standards
Assist in IFRS conversion projects including reconciliations between IFRS and other frameworks
Provide industry-specific tailored accounting advice
Ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions on reporting systems
Clear reconciliations as per policy and procedures
Account accurately for corporate actions on systems
Verify and load prices onto reporting systems
Perform analytical reviews of reconciliation discrepancies and exceptions
Provide accurate and timely client portfolio and ad hoc reporting to stakeholders
Assist with management of internal and external audits
Provide assistance, guidance, and mentoring to fund accountants
Release unlisted investment payments on payment systems
Competencies and Skills:
Team player and self-starter
Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills
Presentation skills
Financial analysis and interpretation
Research capabilities
Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Project and people management skills
Knowledge of the asset management industry
Application Process:
Submit your comprehensive CV via email to: Recruitment4@pic.gov.za