Financial Reporting Accountant

• 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