Financial Accountant: Reporting, Reconciliations & Budgets

Helderberg Personnel Cc; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel Cc client seeks a 5 years PQE CA(SA) to join their Finance team in Cape Town as a Financial Reporting Accountant. You will prepare IFRS statements, support investor reporting and audits, and maintain robust governance across funds and group entities.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, investment professionals, fund administrators, external auditors, and institutional investors, you will drive accurate reporting, governance, and seamless fund operations in a

Qualifications

• IFRS reporting expertise for multi-jurisdiction funds.
• 5+ years PQE in fund management or financial services.
• Experience coordinating external audits and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support investor reporting, audits and regulatory filings.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance across group and fund structures.
• Assist with fund accounting activities, including capital calls/distributions and treasury management.
• Ensure compliance across multiple African and international jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with investment/operational teams on financial matters.
• Contribute to finance system enhancements and reporting improvements.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Excel advanced

Stakeholder mgmt

Fund accounting

Audit coordination

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Xero

Investran

Fund accounting software

Job description

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‑jurisdictional entity and fund structures across Africa
• Familiarity with platforms such as Xero, Investran or specialised fund accounting software