Investment Accountant

We’re Hiring: Investment Accountant

Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary: Market Related

We are currently recruiting an experienced Investment Support Officer/Investment Accountant to join a well-established financial services business within its Operations function.

This is a back‑office investment support role responsible for supporting client teams across the business and ensuring accurate, consistent and high‑quality execution of investment‑related transactions, reconciliations and accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture non-automated investment transactions on internal database systems
• Maintain line‑by‑line investment reporting and investment accounting records
• Process accounting and journal entries relating to conversions, capital calls and distributions
• Reconcile investment positions and investigate reconciliation breaks
• Set up securities and pricing for both quoted and unquoted investments
• Perform NAV calculations for Private Equity investments
• Ensure investment instructions and accounting activities are completed accurately and within required deadlines
• Liaise with internal teams, financial institutions, asset managers and other external service providers

This opportunity would suit someone with strong technical investment operations experience who enjoys working in a detailed, deadline‑driven environment supporting sophisticated investment structures and client portfolios.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant degree or higher diploma
• Ideally 5–8 years’ experience within the financial services / investment industry
• Strong Investment Accounting knowledge
• Sound understanding of Double Entry Bookkeeping
• Experience with Multi‑Currency Accounting
• Strong reconciliation and investment transaction experience
• Advanced attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Strong Excel and general financial systems skills
• Experience or knowledge of Offshore Trusts and Companies, including the relationship between trusts, companies, trustees and beneficiaries, would be advantageous.
• A STEP qualification would also be beneficial, but is not essential.

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