Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (Private Equity)

HR Genie; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Genie is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a leading Private Equity Investment Advisory firm in Cape Town. The role involves providing financial leadership, ensuring compliance, and managing reporting operations for a diverse portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fund management and a strong knowledge of financial regulations pertinent to the sector. This is an opportunity to be part of impactful investments aimed at enhancing energy access across Africa.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and reporting experience.
• 3 years in a senior finance or fund accounting role.
• Strong understanding of the Mauritian regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance within the Mauritius financial framework.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements according to IFRS.
• Manage fund accounting and perform NAV calculations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Cashflow Forecasting

Fund Performance Analysis

Capital Calls

Investor Reporting

Communication Skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA) or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Investran

Excel

Job description

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our Client, a leading global Private Equity Investment Advisory firm invested in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa is currently in search of hands-on, innovative, strategically minded and highly organised Senior Financial Reporting Accountantto support the financial operations and reporting requirements of their expanding portfolio.

You have excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities accompanied by natural leadership skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You are especially passionate about improving universal energy access, in particular across Sub-Saharan Africa, through the investing in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role :

Play a key role in providing dedicated financial leadership to ensure robust compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through the overseeing of financial reporting, controls, legal and tax compliance within their Mauritius's financial services framework, while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management.

The role will involve direct engagement with investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, as well as provide strategic financial leadership across the fund's portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting, control and tax compliance.

Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Preparation and / or review quarterly management accounts for group companies.

Preparation and / or review of various deliverables required for quarterly reporting to investors and responding to investor queries.

Prepare audit information and manage the audit process of the various entities within the deadlines which include various Fund entities.

Ensure compliance from a finance perspective with the various legal agreements which include the LPA, Investor side letters, Advisory agreements and with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regulations and other relevant Mauritian legislation (e.g., Securities Act , Financial Services Act ).

Manage fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.

Manage tax and regulatory compliance across various entities and jurisdictions.

Manage cash flow and liquidity across complex investment structures, including oversight of treasury functions.

Work closely with professional service providers including outsourced administrators, various auditors, outsourced accountants and other ad-hoc professional providers including tax and legal advisors.

Prepare and oversee financial reporting and controls for regional offices in South Africa, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius.

Manage the flow of financial information and assist with financial reporting, where required, at portfolio company level.

Support the deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury issues and valuations.

Providing guidance, coaching, and support to fellow team members.

Qualification, Skills and Experience required :

Chartered Accountant (SA) advantageous and / or related FCCA, CPA, ICAEWor equivalent professional qualification.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and financial reporting experience gained within the fund management or fund accounting or asset management arena and ideally within private equity

3 Years of the above experience is required to be in a senior finance or fund accounting role

Demonstrated expertise infinancial control, fund accounting, and asset managementwithin aprivate equity environment

Working knowledge and a strong understanding of theMauritian regulatory environment for funds and / or experience working with the FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulatorsis highly advantageous!

Fund administrationexperience would be beneficial.

Experience working with aTechnical Assistance Facilitywould be beneficial.

Skills :

Advanced proficiency infinancial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and fund performance analysis.

Strong knowledge offund structures, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.

Advanced proficiency infinancial systems and tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks,Excel, Investran, or similar fund accounting software).

Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail.

Travel :

Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices.

To apply to this role, please forward anupdated and detailed copy of your CVtogether with ashort motivational paragraph of

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