SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity)

Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity Investment Advisory firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to manage financial operations and reporting. This role involves overseeing financial reporting controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have significant experience in financial accounting, particularly within private equity. Competitive salary offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and reporting experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior finance or fund accounting role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control and fund accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across various entities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cashflow forecasting

Fund performance analysis

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Investran

Job description

Overview

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity) – Claremont / Newlands, Western Cape, SA

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our client is a leading global Private Equity Investment Advisory firm invested in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa. They seek a hands-on, innovative, strategically minded and highly organized Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the financial operations and reporting requirements of their expanding portfolio. You will have excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with natural leadership skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. You are passionate about improving universal energy access, particularly across Sub-Saharan Africa, through investments in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role :

Provide dedicated financial leadership to ensure robust compliance, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency through overseeing financial reporting controls, legal and tax compliance within their Mauritian financial services framework while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management. The role involves direct engagement with investors, auditors and regulatory bodies, and provides strategic financial leadership across the funds portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting, control and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Preparation and/or review of 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 for the various entities within deadlines, including Fund entities.
• Ensure finance compliance with legal agreements (LPA, investor side letters, advisory agreements) and with FSC regulations and Mauritian legislation (e.g., Securities Act 2005, Financial Services Act 2007).
• 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.
• Collaborate with professional service providers, outsourced administrators, auditors, accountants and tax/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 at portfolio company level where required.
• Support deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury issues and valuations.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to fellow team members.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Chartered Accountant (SA) advantageous and/or related FCCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and reporting experience in fund management, fund accounting or asset management, ideally private equity.
• At least 3 years in a senior finance or fund accounting role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, fund accounting and asset management within a private equity environment.
• Working knowledge of the Mauritian regulatory environment for funds; experience with FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulators is advantageous.
• Fund administration experience beneficial.
• Experience with Technical Assistance Facility is beneficial.

Key Skills

• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting and fund performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems/tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Investran or similar fund accounting software).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices.

To apply, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV along with a short motivational paragraph on how your experience aligns to this role via the link or to:

Nicole Spamers and Andrea Jones

Please Note : Should you not be contacted within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application unsuccessful.

Desired Experience & Qualification

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT – Private Equity. CA(SA) or equivalent with financial accounting, financial reporting, fund management, fund accounting, asset management, private equity, financial control experience and Mauritian regulatory familiarity. Knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Investran encouraged.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1