Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Private Equity Funds

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; 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. You will support IFRS reporting across the client’s group entities and private equity funds within a multi‑jurisdictional environment in Africa.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, fund administrators and external auditors, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, robust governance and timely fund operations, while enhancing processes and controls.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with minimum 5 years PQE in funds.
• Experience in fund management or fund administration.
• Strong IFRS financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience in external audits and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Direct private equity or VC fund accounting experience advantageous.
• Experience across multi-jurisdictional Africa fund structures.
• Familiarity with fund accounting platforms (Xero, Investran).

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support investor reporting, audits, regulatory reporting.
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance across group and funds.
• Assist with fund accounting activities: capital events, treasury, capital calls/distributions.
• Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with investment and operations teams on financial matters.
• Contribute to finance system enhancements and reporting frameworks.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Advanced Excel

External audits

Fund accounting

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting systems

Attention to detail

Private equity exposure

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. You will support IFRS reporting across the client’s group entities and private equity funds within a multi‑jurisdictional environment in Africa.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, fund administrators and external auditors, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, robust governance and timely fund operations, while enhancing processes and controls.