We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Debt Division of Sanne, to have responsibility for the preparations of accurate portfolio valuations on a timely basis. You will typically be responsible for the preparation/overseeing of a number of client portfolios (underlying accounting, financial statements preparation, regulatory requirements) including the development and mentoring of more junior team members and providing the highest quality of customer.

Key responsibilities:
-Second level
-Working with the assistant manager, manager and
-Director to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and
-Statutory Reporting of corporate entities to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations and requirements including -listing requirements and client reporting;
-Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of a number of trainee fund accountants and fund accountants;
-Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis;
-Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;
-Assisting the external auditors to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis;
-Performing any additional responsibilities that may be required in the support of the on-going management and development of the division.
-Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual NAV’s ,
-Management accounts and IPD’s and
-Preparation of annual statutory financials statements.

Skills / experience

Commerce degree with:
-Registered accountant with SAICA; no post article experience required
-Proficient in MS Excel;
-Structural and detail orientated;
-Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
-Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
-Ability to prioritise work and meet strict deadlines;
-Excellent communication and organisation skills;
-Motivated and driven;
-Minimum of 2 years fund related accounting experience and
-Private Debt and Capital Markets knowledge will be a distinct advantage.