Strategic CFO: Fund Finance & Institutional Growth

YXS Capital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Job summary

YXS Capital is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations, fund management, and institutional processes. This senior role requires deep fund finance experience within venture capital, private equity, or asset management, and a disciplined, high-control approach to finance.

The CFO will work closely with Managing Partners, service providers, and investors to standardize reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and build scalable financial infrastructure for a growing

Qualifications

• 10+ years in venture capital, private equity, or asset management finance roles.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, reporting, and LP requirements.
• High level of accuracy, internal controls, and governance.
• Ability to operate independently with full responsibility for financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the fund, including accounting, cash management, capital calls, and distributions.
• Lead quarterly and annual LP reporting to investors and ensure institutional standards.
• Manage audits, tax filings, and regulatory requirements with external partners.
• Build and maintain scalable financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Support fund strategy, financial planning, and capital allocation.
• Collaborate across the firm on operational and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Fund finance experience

Technical financial expertise

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Communication skills

Institutional discipline

Job description

YXS Capital is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations, fund management, and institutional processes. This senior role requires deep fund finance experience within venture capital, private equity, or asset management, and a disciplined, high-control approach to finance.

The CFO will work closely with Managing Partners, service providers, and investors to standardize reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and build scalable financial infrastructure for a growing