The role

We are seeking a Senior Fund Accountant, reporting to a Manager within the Alternative Asset Services 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:

-Working with the manager, to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and
-Assist with the Supervision and mentoring of junior team members;
-Liaising with fund managers and investors 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.

Skills / experience

Commerce degree with:
- Financial Accounting 3
- 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
- Close ended fund knowledge will be a distinct advantage.