Fund Accountant - Cape Town

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African mezzanine fund manager is seeking a Fund Accountant in Johannesburg to support financial reporting and fund management functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 2–4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Pastel Accounting and Excel. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing VAT and tax calculations, and coordinating year-end audits. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience in fund management or investment finance.
• Solid understanding of tax regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements for the fund.
• Prepare VAT and Income Tax calculations and returns.
• Compile monthly investment statements and performance reports.
• Coordinate year-end activities for timely audit delivery.
• Provide general support to the finance department as needed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting systems enhancement

VAT and Income Tax calculations

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

A leading African mezzanine fund manager, providing capital to successful companies across the continent. We pride ourselves on financial excellence, strategic impact, and empowering sustainable growth. We're seeking a Fund Accountant to join our dynamic finance team and play a key role in supporting our fund and related entities.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for the fund and related entities
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting policies and standards
  • Provide updates on accounting policies and note disclosures during AFS preparation
• Accounting & Financial Systems
  • Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting tools and outputs
  • Prepare VAT and Income Tax calculations and returns
  • Post general journals and process transactions using Pastel Accounting
  • Download and review Trial Balances, Ledgers, and other reports from the system
  • Process and review payment transactions
• Fund Accounting
  • Prepare and distribute monthly/quarterly fund performance reports
  • Compile monthly investment statements
  • Draft and circulate payment notices to stakeholders
  • Prepare SARB (South African Reserve Bank) reports
  • Coordinate audit confirmations for fund investors and administrators
  • Record cashbook entries and general journals for fund entities
  • Generate inter-company invoices between funds and managers
  • Load payments to fund managers and investors
• Year-End Process & Budgeting
  • Coordinate year-end activities to ensure timely delivery of audit-ready information
  • Prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules for audit submission
  • Respond to audit queries and support the external audit process
  • Contribute to the preparation of group consolidated AFS
  • Deliver accurate trial balances for fund entities
  • Assist in compiling annual budgets, including management fee inputs
• Ad-Hoc Support
  • Provide general support to the finance department as needed
  • Participate in finance projects and initiatives that enhance efficiency and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in fund management or investment finance
• Proficient in Pastel Accounting and Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of tax, VAT, and financial reporting standards
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management, communication, and teamwork abilities