Senior Accountant Financial Reporting

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa Smart4 Energy Full time

Senior Financial Reporting Accountant Location : Cape Town Contract Type : Permanent Overview: A leading investment management firm in the private equity and fund administration sector is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Reporting Accountant (CA(SA)) to join their growing Cape Town team. This role requires a technically strong finance professional with a deep understanding of fund structures, investor reporting, and financial controls. The successful candidate must bring gravitas, confidence, and precision, with the ability to operate effectively within a dynamic investment environment and engage credibly with senior stakeholders, auditors, and investors. Role Summary The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the full financial reporting cycle for multiple private equity funds and investment entities. This includes IFRS reporting, fund accounting, NAV calculations, investor reporting, audit management, and compliance oversight. The role also involves supporting fund operations, deal structuring, and portfolio monitoring — requiring both technical accounting acumen and commercial insight. Key Responsibilities Prepare, review, and analyze annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. Manage and oversee quarterly management accounts for fund and group entities. Lead the audit process for multiple investment entities, ensuring deadlines are met and audit quality maintained. Prepare and review investor reporting deliverables (capital calls, distributions, NAVs, and performance reports). Oversee fund accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in capital activity, fee accruals, and valuation entries. Ensure regulatory, tax, and compliance requirements are met across fund structures. Manage cash flow forecasting and treasury functions, including liquidity planning across investment vehicles. Work closely with administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel to ensure accurate and compliant financial management. Support deal teams with transaction structuring, valuation, and investment performance analysis. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior finance professionals and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function. Qualifications & Experience CA(SA) – essential (no exceptions). Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in fund accounting, private equity, or asset management. Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS, consolidation, financial instruments). Proven experience in financial reporting, NAV calculations, and fund performance analysis. Exposure to fund administration environments and working with limited partnership structures. Advanced proficiency in financial systems (Excel, Xero, QuickBooks, Investran, or equivalent). Excellent understanding of investment structures, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting mechanics. Confident communicator with the ability to engage credibly at senior levels and present complex financial information with clarity and authority. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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