Candidate Profile for a Senior Fund Accountant

A finance professional with over eight years of experience spanning external audit and fund accounting, having completed and been discharged from SAICA articles at two mid-tier audit firms, including a secondment to a national public-sector audit authority. He moved into fund and client accounting at an international corporate services group, progressing from Client Administrator to Senior Fund Accountant, before joining an international fund administration business in his current Senior Fund Accountant role. There, he manages the end-to-end accounting process for a diverse portfolio of investment funds, including bookkeeping oversight, monthly bank reconciliations, and the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, capital account statements, and investor reports. He mentors junior staff, supports audit and onboarding processes, and maintains proactive communication with fund managers and cross-functional teams. Currently completing his ACCA Strategic Business Professional qualification, he combines strong technical fund accounting knowledge with a calm, deadline-driven approach.