Analyst – CFO Services

Clearwater Cayman

Entry-level Analyst in investment fund operations at Clearwater, supporting accounting and operational functions. This role offers diverse experience and growth opportunities within a small CFO Services team.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeCape Town • 🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting support at the management company level across multiple entities
Maintain and update the general ledger on accounting systems (QuickBooks / Microsoft Business Central), ensuring accuracy and completeness of all entries
Process and code invoices, expenses and payments in accordance with client and company guidelines
Perform periodic account reconciliations and assist with month-end close procedures
Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Support expense allocation across funds and entities in line with agreed methodologies
Maintain organised and up-to-date client files, records and documentation
Assist with compliance-related data gathering and filing requirements across jurisdictions
Support the team on ad hoc projects as the business and client base grow

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics (completed or in final year)
A minimum of 1 year's accounting or finance experience, whether through full-time employment or a substantive internship
Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including formulas, pivot tables and data formatting) and Outlook
Familiarity with QuickBooks or another accounting system is an advantage; willingness to learn Business Central is essential
Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to correspond professionally with clients and external parties
High attention to detail and accuracy, with a methodical approach to reconciliation and data management
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, can-do attitude and genuine curiosity about financial services, fund operations and multi-jurisdictional business
Portuguese language skills are an advantage given the firm's Brazilian client focus, but are not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

bookkeepingaccountinggeneral ledgerdouble-entry bookkeepingaccount reconciliationsexpense allocationdata managementfinancial principlesinvoicingmonth-end close procedures

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproactive attitudecuriosityability to prioritizemethodical approachproblem-solvingteam support

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Economics