About us:Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R2.94 trillion of assets under management.Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.*as at 30 September 2024Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.About the team:We are excited to invite a talented and driven professional to join our growing private markets team as a Fund Accountant. The team is at the forefront of managing and providing oversight of the financial operations of our global private markets business of private credit and infrastructure funds managed by Ninety One. This is an innovative and dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities – if you are ready to take on this exciting challenge to make a meaningful impact in the private market fund industry, we would like to hear from you.In this role you will:Work alongside our portfolio managers, investment directors and principals, legal & transaction management teams as well as outsourced service providers to support the operational platform of our private market funds, which will include:Fund liquidity management, with reference to funding requirements for investments, capital and income returns on investments, fund expenses, as well as managing available external funding available from investor and credit facilities.Operational management of our unlisted investments including liaison with counterparties, facility agents and administrators on the calculation, allocation, invoicing and receipt of interest, fees and capital repayments.Oversight over all functions performed by our outsourced third-party administrators, including monitoring and measurement of their services and managing the relationship.Investor and financial reporting including review & sign-off of fund reports received from the administrator, liaising with internal stakeholders around investor reporting and liaising with administrators and auditors for annual financial statements.Building and fostering relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders in multiple geographies.Developing solutions and efficiencies to address challenges and queries encountered in your day-to-day responsibilities.You should consider applying if you have:CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification2-3 years accounting experience in financial services industryPrevious asset management, private funds or fund administration experience a distinct advantageSome of the attributes we look for in a person are:The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationshipsThe ability to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to developIntellectual curiosityAbility to analyse, interpret and assimilate informationDriven by results#LI-DNI
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