Financial Accountant: Reporting, Reconciliations & Budgets

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Direct private equity or venture capital fund accounting experience
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional entity and fund structures across Africa
• Familiarity with platforms such as Xero, Investran or specialised fund accounting software