Private Equity Financial Reporting Specialist

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced CFO in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant with 5 years PQE CA(SA) to join the Finance team. Based in Cape Town, you will manage IFRS financial reporting across group entities and private equity funds, providing governance and accurate reporting across cross-border structures.

You will work with the Head of Finance, fund administrators and external auditors to ensure compliant reporting, robust controls and timely capital events, distributions and regulatory

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting systems

Stakeholder management

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Xero

Investran

Job description

Outsourced CFO in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant with 5 years PQE CA(SA) to join the Finance team. Based in Cape Town, you will manage IFRS financial reporting across group entities and private equity funds, providing governance and accurate reporting across cross-border structures.

You will work with the Head of Finance, fund administrators and external auditors to ensure compliant reporting, robust controls and timely capital events, distributions and regulatory