Hybrid Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - PE NAV & IFRS

ZealHR; Limpopo; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHR invites applications for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to oversee IFRS financial statements and quarterly management accounts for group entities and funds, across South Africa, Mauritius and other African entities.

You will lead financial reporting controls, fund accounting, regulatory compliance, audits, and investor reporting, partnering with deal teams and external advisers to optimise governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant SA, FCCA, ICAEW, or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• 710 years of relevant experience in private equity, asset management, or financial services, including at least 3 years in a dedicated senior finance or fund accounting capacity.
• Hands-on expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, fund performance analysis, and capital event execution.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Controls: Prepare and review IFRS-compliant annual financial statements and quarterly management accounts for group entities and funds.
• Fund Accounting & Operations: Manage NAV calculations, capital calls, distributions, liquidity and treasury across complex structures.
• Regulatory & Tax Compliance: Ensure Mauritian regulatory frameworks FSC, Securities Act 2005, Financial Services Act 2007 compliance.
• Audit & Investor Relations: Oversee external audits, deliver investor reporting, handle inquiries.
• Transaction & Portfolio Support: Collaborate on structuring, valuations, and portfolio reporting.
• Leadership & Team Guidance: Mentor and coach finance team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Chartered Accountant SA / FCCA / ICAEW equivalent

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Investran

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

ZealHR invites applications for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to oversee IFRS financial statements and quarterly management accounts for group entities and funds, across South Africa, Mauritius and other African entities.

You will lead financial reporting controls, fund accounting, regulatory compliance, audits, and investor reporting, partnering with deal teams and external advisers to optimise governance and performance.