Fund Accountant

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Robert Walters Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

Job posting: November 2025

Introduction

A leading private equity firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Fund Accountant to join their dedicated finance team. This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with a knowledgeable and supportive Senior Fund Manager, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the fund finance function across multiple private equity funds.

You will be part of an inclusive environment that values your attention to detail and commitment to excellence, while providing flexible working opportunities and ongoing training to help you grow professionally. The organisation is committed to nurturing talent, encouraging collaboration, and supporting your development as you take on a pivotal role in managing complex financial operations within the private equity sector.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Fund Accountant

  • CA(SA) 2025 / CA(SA) 2026
  • Appropriate knowledge of IFRS and SA Tax

Key duties for the Fund Accountant

  • Accounting
    , administration and
    reporting
    of relevant private equity partnerships.
  • Accounting and administration of relevant
    Tax Reporting
    for investors and, where applicable, other shareholders (with assistance from external professional services firm).
  • Accounting for portfolio transactions
    (i.e. accounting, tax, administration for acquisitions/disposals).
  • Assist in the preparation and administration of relevant
    corporate governance
    requirements relating to above activities where relevant i.e. board meetings, resolutions, minutes.
  • Work with external fund administrators and project manage the production of quarterly
    fund management accounts
    ,
    quarterly investor reporting
    and
    annual financial statements
    for areas of responsibility.
  • Work with external fund administrators and project manage the
    investor drawdown
    and distribution processes quarterly and when investments/distributions are made.
  • Perform the bookkeeping process for areas of responsibility.
  • Work with Fund Senior Manager and team to assist with planning and project management of
    annual audits
    for areas of responsibility.
  • Compliance Management
  • preparation and implementation of relevant compliance requirements. Manage the ongoing and yearly compliance reporting requirements.
  • ESG/impact
  • administration relating to relevant reporting per investor and firm requirements.
  • Project management
    of ad hoc finance and admin projects.

Key skills

  • Commercially minded
  • Energetic, positive, dynamic and driven
  • Ability to interact at all levels in an organisation
  • High level of attention to detail

What's next:

If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge in private equity fund accounting while enjoying unparalleled support from a collaborative team -
Apply today by clicking on the link

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