Senior Fund Accountant

Inuka has partnered with a leading international private equity and investment management firm to recruit a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant/Fund Accountant based in Cape Town, South Africa.

This is a senior finance role supporting financial reporting, fund accounting, fund administration, financial controls, tax, and regulatory compliance across a growing portfolio of international investment structures and regional operations, with a particular focus on entities and fund structures operating within the Mauritian financial services environment.

• Lead financial reporting and financial control activities across group and fund entities.
• Oversee fund accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and NAV calculations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and treasury activities across complex investment structures.
• Work closely with outsourced fund administrators, accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and legal advisors.
• Oversee financial reporting and controls across regional offices and portfolio entities.
• Support investment teams with transaction structuring, valuations, tax, legal and treasury matters.
• Provide financial information and reporting support at portfolio company level.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare and review quarterly management accounts and investor reporting deliverables.
• Manage audit processes, including preparation of audit information and coordination with auditors.
• Contribute to improving financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members and other stakeholders.

• Chartered Accountant (SA), FCCA, CPA or ICAEW.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience within private equity, asset management, fund accounting, or financial services.
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a senior finance, financial reporting, or fund accounting capacity.
• Strong understanding of the Mauritian financial regulatory environment, including the requirements of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Bank of Mauritius, and Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA).
• Strong experience in financial control, fund accounting, and financial reporting within an investment environment.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, including capital calls, distributions, NAV calculations, and investor reporting.
• Strong financial analysis, cash flow forecasting, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with investors, auditors, administrators, and professional advisors.
• Fund administration experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to regional offices when required.