About us: We started in South Africa, in '91. Back then, change was coming. Along with its challenges came the chance to invest in a better future. Our journey through that time taught us to recognise and embrace change and uncertainty. Change taught us to be bold. Resilient. Agile. To believe that active investing can be a force for good. Today, we manage R2.89 trillion for our clients globally. We still see the world from a different perspective. Whether it is the rise of the East or the rise of the machines, we'll always seek to make the best of it. Best for our clients, best for our company, and the best for the world we live in. We are investing for a world of change. We began as Investec Asset Management, a small start-up based in South Africa offering domestic investment strategies. In 2020, almost three decades of growth later, we de-merged from Investec Group to become Ninety One, an independent asset manager listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. While our name may have changed, we're still the same firm. We offer distinctive investment strategies spanning equities, fixed income, multi-asset, alternatives and sustainability to help institutional investors, those advising others and individuals navigate an ever-changing world. All of our employees have the opportunity to own part of the firm. We also have our founding leadership in place. Our distinctive owner culture allows us to commit to building a long-term, inter-generational business. It supports a business fully aligned with our clients' long-term investment objectives. as at 31 December 2023 Ninety 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 qualification 2-3 years accounting experience in financial services industry Previous asset management, private funds or fund administration experience a distinct advantage Some of the attributes we look for in a person are: The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships The ability to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to develop Intellectual curiosity Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information Driven by results LI-DNI