Fund Finance Manager (Private Equity)

Labournet; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Labournet seeks a Fund Finance Manager (Private Equity) to lead financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance across its Cape Town portfolio. You will engage with investors, auditors and regulators, ensuring robust controls and timely reporting.

You will oversee fund administration, NAV calculations, capital calls and distributions, while supporting the investment team in complex structures and cross-border requirements. Strong IFRS and multi-jurisdiction experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) is mandatory.
• 5+ years PQE in fund management or asset management, private equity preferred.
• Approximately 3 years in senior finance or fund accounting roles with stakeholder engagement.
• Proven expertise in financial control, fund accounting and financial reporting in complex investment environments.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and review capabilities.
• Experience across multiple international jurisdictions and with regulators is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and tax compliance across entities and funds.
• Prepare/review IFRS-based financial statements and quarterly management accounts.
• Coordinate external audits and investor reporting.
• Ensure compliance with LPAs, side letters and advisory agreements across jurisdictions.
• Oversee NAV calculations, capital calls and distributions.
• Support portfolio deal structuring, tax efficiency and valuations.
• Provide coaching and guidance to finance team.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Fund accounting

Investor reporting

Excel/Financial systems

AI tools interest

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Investran

Job description

FUND FINANCE MANAGER (Private Equity)

Claremont/Newlands, Western Cape, South Africa

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our client, a leading global private equity investment advisory firm investing in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa, is seeking an experienced, hands-on and strategically minded Fund Finance Manager to provide financial leadership across its expanding portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who combines excellent financial reporting and review capabilities with a sound understanding of fund accounting, financial controls and regulatory compliance. You will be highly organised, analytical and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to engage with and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You are also passionate about improving access to energy, particularly across Sub-Saharan Africa, through investment in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide dedicated financial leadership across the group's entities and funds, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. The role will oversee financial reporting, tax and legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions, while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in engaging with investors, auditors, regulatory bodies and external service providers, while providing strategic financial input across the fund portfolio and supporting the broader investment team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to financial reporting, financial controls and tax compliance across the group's entities and funds.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Prepare and/or review quarterly management accounts for group companies.
• Prepare and/or review various deliverables required for quarterly investor reporting and respond to investor queries.
• Coordinate and manage external audits across the various entities, including fund entities, ensuring that information is provided accurately and within the required deadlines.
• Ensure finance-related compliance with legal agreements, including Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), investor side letters and advisory agreements, as well as applicable regulatory frameworks and legislation across the relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee fund accounting activities, including capital calls, distributions, fund performance reporting and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across multiple entities and international jurisdictions.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity and treasury requirements across complex investment structures.
• Manage relationships with professional service providers, including outsourced fund administrators, auditors, accountants, tax advisors and legal advisors.
• Oversee financial reporting and controls across the group's regional offices and international entities.
• Manage the flow of financial information and support financial reporting at portfolio company level, where required.
• Support the deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury matters and valuations.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to fellow team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing finance function.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) - non-negotiable.
• Ideally, 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE).
• A minimum of 5–7 years of relevant financial accounting and financial reporting experience within fund management, fund accounting or asset management, ideally within a private equity environment.
• Approximately three years of the above experience in a senior finance or fund accounting role, with demonstrated responsibility for reviewing financial information and engaging with stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in financial control, fund accounting and financial reporting within a complex investment or fund environment.
• Strong technical IFRS knowledge and extensive review capabilities.
• Relevant fund administration experience is strongly preferred. Candidates from Big Four or medium-sized audit firms with exposure to auditing fund administration clients may also be considered, depending on the depth and relevance of their experience.
• Experience working across multiple international jurisdictions, with an understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements associated with fund structures, would be highly advantageous.
• Experience engaging with international regulatory bodies and managing tax and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions would be beneficial.
• Experience working with a Technical Assistance Facility would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and fund performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools, such as Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Investran or similar fund accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with investors, auditors, regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to take ownership and work independently.
• A strong interest in technology and emerging tools, including AI-enabled solutions such as Copilot and Clause AI.
• The ability to provide guidance and support to colleagues while contributing positively to the wider team.

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices as required.