Manager: Fund Accounting – Employee Benefits

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 30 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Salt Employee Benefits is appointing a Manager – Fund Accounting in Midrand, Johannesburg (Careers24 2396417; reference 209688; permanent; posted 29 October 2026; apply before 30 November 2026). Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the role manages the Fund Accounting portfolio across Treasury, Accounting, Investments, Audits, Valuations, Compliance and Reporting – ensuring accurate financial records, effective cash-flow management, timely reporting and adherence to FSCA, SARS and SARB requirements.

The Manager oversees daily treasury and investment/disinvestment management, fund accounts and reconciliations, unit pricing and ALM balancing with fund managers and custodians, audit planning and annual financial statements (including FSCA submissions), fund valuations with the actuary, SARB/C48 and Regulation 28 reporting and the compliance management function – while leading and developing the Fund Accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage treasury – cash-flow forecasting, daily investment/disinvestment instructions, payment approvals and bank reconciliations
Prepare fund accounts per each fund’s rules; maintain controls, SOPs and SLA adherence; review GL working papers
Liaise with fund managers, brokers and custodians; ensure accurate daily/monthly unit pricing and balanced investments (ALM)
Plan and coordinate audits; prepare and review annual financial statements and submit to the FSCA
Prepare member data for valuations and implement valuator recommendations
Ensure FSCA, SARS and SARB compliance, including SARB/C48 and quarterly Regulation 28 reporting
Prepare management accounts, budgets and board-pack information; attend Board and Subcommittee meetings
Lead, coach and develop the Fund Accounting team; improve internal controls and processes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
Solid fund accounting / retirement fund or employee benefits finance experience with team management
Knowledge of FSCA, SARB (C48) and Regulation 28 reporting requirements
Advanced Excel; strong analytical, reconciliation and attention-to-detail skills
Stakeholder management, judgement and ability to work under deadline pressure

Skills & Requirements

Fund AccountingTreasury ManagementCash Flow ForecastingUnit PricingAnnual Financial StatementsAudit CoordinationFSCA ComplianceRegulation 28SARB ReportingBank ReconciliationsAdvanced ExcelTeam Leadership