Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - Private Equity IFRS

Inuka Partners; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners, based in Cape Town, seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to lead IFRS reporting and fund accounting across multi- jurisdictional private equity platforms. The role collaborates with investment teams, fund administrators, auditors, and investors to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and governance.

The position requires a CA(SA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proven audit liaison skills.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience within fund management or fund administration.
• Strong IFRS financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing audits and working with external stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems skills.
• Private equity fund experience and investor reporting exposure preferred.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional structures advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support investor, regulatory, and audit reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong financial controls across group and fund structures.
• Support fund accounting, including capital events, cash flow management, and treasury.
• Coordinate tax, legal, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with investment and operational teams on financial matters.
• Support finance systems improvements and reporting best practices.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Fund accounting

Audits & stakeholders

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

CA(SA)

Private equity

Multi-jurisdictional

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Inuka Partners, based in Cape Town, seeks a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to lead IFRS reporting and fund accounting across multi- jurisdictional private equity platforms. The role collaborates with investment teams, fund administrators, auditors, and investors to ensure timely, accurate financial statements and governance.

The position requires a CA(SA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proven audit liaison skills.