Finance & Compliance Associate

Paladin Africa; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An Africa-focused investment firm is seeking a Finance & Compliance Associate in Stellenbosch. The role will involve supporting finance operations, ensuring compliance with FSCA regulations, and managing office tasks. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in finance, at least two years of relevant experience, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office and Xero. This position is crucial in maintaining financial integrity and governance while supporting social impact initiatives. Join us to uplift and transform Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance and FSCA compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance operations and manage bookkeeping.
• Assist with FSCA compliance and ensure documentation is current.
• Manage office operations and maintain an organized environment.

Skills

Organisational discipline

Attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Job description

Do you have a passion to uplift and make a positive impact in Africa?

An Africa-focused investment firm specialising in private equity and public equities is recruiting a Finance & Compliance Associate to join its mission to unlock Africa’s greatness by using capital as a force for good.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be invigorated by our company purpose of uplifting Africa through investing and distributing a portion of the returns to fund charitable and social-impact initiatives.
• Be a purpose-driven individual who wishes to make a positive impact in Africa.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the finance, governance, and compliance requirements applicable to an FSCA-licensed investment firm.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, discipline, and ownership - thriving in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit strong organisational discipline and a natural inclination toward accuracy, structure, and compliance excellence.
• Communicate clearly and professionally (both written and verbal, in English and Afrikaans) and collaborate effectively as part of a small, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance & Compliance Associate will support the finance, compliance and governance, administration, and office management functions across the Paladin Africa Group in South Africa and Rwanda.

Finance

• Support the Group Financial Manager with day-to-day finance operations.
• Perform bookkeeping, bank, debtors, and creditors reconciliations.
• Capture and process invoices, payments, and journal entries accurately.
• Prepare payment requisitions and load payments on online banking for approval.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and maintain financial documentation for board packs and investor reporting.
• Assist with the administration of the group’s listed-equity portfolio, including:
  • Ensuring trade and transfer instructions are correctly executed by brokers and custodians.
  • Monitoring and confirming the receipt of dividends and corporate-action proceeds.
  • Reconciling cash and position movements related to investments and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Liaising with brokers, custodians, and service providers on trade settlements, reporting, and documentation.
• Provide assistance with audit preparation and coordination, including preparing supporting schedules, liaising with auditors, and maintaining documentation.
• Liaise with bankers, auditors, stockbrokers, custodians, and other service providers on financial and administrative matters.

Compliance & Governance

• Assist with FSCA compliance, including maintaining compliance registers, policies, and reporting obligations.
• Support FICA compliance, ensuring all documentation for clients, shareholders, and counterparties is current and complete.
• Maintain UBO registers, directors’ declarations, and statutory compliance records.
• Complete and submit regulatory forms (e.g., FSCA, SARB, SARS, RRA, RDB, custodians, or other authorities).
• Prepare and submit South African and Rwandan filings, annual returns, and company secretarial documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and resolutions for board and shareholder meetings.
• Maintain accurate corporate records, including company registers, share certificates, and governance files.
• Liaise with auditors, bankers, regulators, stockbrokers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and governance alignment.

Administration

• Assist management with the preparation of board packs, reports, and investor correspondence.
• Coordinate the flow of documentation across finance, compliance, and investment teams.
• Maintain orderly and accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
• Draft, proofread, and format internal and external documents, ensuring professional presentation.
• Support management with ad-hoc projects, reporting, and research tasks.
• Assist with the completion of financial, regulatory, and compliance forms as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes, controls, and documentation.

Office Management

• Manage all office operational, IT, and logistical matters.
• Maintain office supplies and ensure all resources are available when needed.
• Ensure the office environment is clean, well‑organised, and functional.
• Prepare the office and meeting rooms for meetings and visitors.
• Manage office service providers (IT, cleaning, security, maintenance).
• Assist with planning and coordination of events, meetings, travel, and deliveries.
• Act as a central point of coordination for the office, ensuring a professional and efficient working environment.

Location

Head Office: Techno Park, Stellenbosch.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in finance and FSCA compliance in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of finance, financial regulations, governance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Xero.
• Own vehicle and driver’s licence.

Reporting To

Group Financial Manager

Remuneration

Negotiable

Join us to inspire, uplift and transform Africa!

Please apply directly via email to [e-mail]

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable position