We are seeking a 5 years PQE CA(SA) to join our client, a specialised investment advisory firm, in their Finance team based in Cape Town as a Financial Reporting Accountant. This role supports the financial management and reporting across the client's group entities and private equity funds, offering direct exposure to a sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional private equity environment across Africa.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, investment professionals, fund administrators, external auditors, and institutional investors, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust governance, and seamless fund operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting: Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements and comprehensive management reports.
Investor & Audit Oversight: Support investor reporting, external audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Governance & Controls: Maintain robust financial controls and governance standards across group and fund structures.
Fund Accounting: Assist with fund accounting activities, including capital events, treasury/cash flow management, and capital calls/distributions.
Compliance: Support tax, legal, and regulatory compliance across multiple African and international jurisdictions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with investment and operational teams on financial, valuation, and fund-related matters.
Process Improvement: Contribute to finance system enhancements, process optimisation, and best-practice reporting frameworks.

Requirements

CA(SA) qualified
Minimum 5 years post-qualification (PQE) experience
Proven background within fund management, fund administration or financial services
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of IFRS financial reporting standards
Demonstrated experience managing external audits and working with diverse stakeholders
Advanced Excel skills and strong capability with financial reporting systems
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Advantageous: Direct private equity or venture capital fund accounting experience
Exposure to multi-jursidictional entity and fund structures across Africa
Familiarity with platforms such as Xero, Investran or specialised fund accounting software

Competências necessárias

CA(SA) qualificationIFRS financial reportingFinancial statement preparation and management reportingFund accounting (capital events, capital calls/distributions)Treasury and cash flow managementPrivate equity / venture capital fund accounting experienceInvestor reportingExternal audit managementGovernance and internal controlsRegulatory, tax and multi-jurisdictional complianceStakeholder management and cross-functional collaborationFinancial reporting systems proficiencyAdvanced ExcelProcess improvement and finance system enhancementsInvestran familiarity

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