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Financial Reporting Accountant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
23 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 clients 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
Required Skills:
IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) Financial Reporting Private Equity Fund Accounting Chartered Accountant - CA(SA) Financial Management & Governance External Audit Management Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance Investran / Financial Systems (e.g. Xero) Advanced Microsoft Excel
Required Education:
CA(SA)Minimum 5 years post qualified experience
