Financial Reporting Accountant at Outsourced CFO · Cape Town

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