Fund FS & Reporting

Cape Town (South Africa) (19 Aug 2026) JD1567

The Financial Reporting Accountant is responsible for the preparation and delivery of financial statements, financial reports, and regulatory reporting for investment funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, securitisation vehicles, and other client structures administered by the Company. The role works closely with Fund Accountants, Client Relationship Managers, auditors, and clients to ensure that all financial statements and reports are prepared accurately, comply with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and are delivered within agreed timelines. The Financial Reporting Accountant plays an important role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and integrity of the Company’s financial reporting services while supporting continuous process improvement and automation initiatives.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

Financial Statement Preparation

• Prepare annual, interim, quarterly, and ad hoc financial statements for investment funds, SPVs, trusts, and other client entities
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS, US GAAP, Luxembourg GAAP, UK GAAP, or other relevant local accounting frameworks
• Prepare supporting schedules, disclosures, and notes to the financial statements
• Ensure financial statements comply with applicable regulatory, contractual, and client reporting requirements
• Maintain consistency in the presentation, formatting, and quality of financial reports.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare periodic financial reports for clients, boards, investors, and regulators
• Produce supporting financial information required for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements where applicable
• Prepare capital account statements, net asset movement reports, and other financial reporting schedules
• Ensure all reporting deadlines are achieved in accordance with client Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

Audit Support

• Assist with external and internal audit engagements
• Prepare audit support files, working papers, and schedules requested by auditors
• Respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner
• Coordinate the resolution of audit comments and review points
• Support the implementation of audit recommendations where appropriate

Technical Accounting

• Apply appropriate accounting standards to investment structures and financial reporting engagements
• Research accounting issues and assist in the implementation of new accounting standards
• Support the preparation of technical accounting memoranda when required
• Escalate complex accounting matters to senior team members

Quality Assurance

• Perform detailed reviews of financial statements before submission for management review
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of disclosures, supporting schedules, and financial information
• Ensure consistency across reporting templates and financial statement formats
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and attention to detail

Client Service

• Support client queries relating to financial statements and financial reporting
• Assist Client Relationship Managers with financial reporting deliverables
• Participate in client meetings where required
• Build professional relationships with clients through timely, accurate, and responsive service
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes
• Support the implementation of automation and AI-driven financial reporting solutions
• Assist in maintaining standard templates, disclosure libraries, and reporting procedures
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround times

Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with Fund Accounting, Treasury, Transfer Agency, Client Relationship Management, and Regulatory Reporting teams to ensure seamless client service
• Share knowledge, best practices, and technical expertise with colleagues
• Support team members during peak reporting periods and contribute to collective team objectives
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture where teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued
• Recognize that individual success is closely linked to the overall performance and effectiveness of the Financial Reporting team

TIME RECORDING AND DELIVERY

• Accurately record time and value of service when working on projects and business line linked activities or required to do so.
• Monitor own productivity and review productivity and performance against deliverables
• Follow a disciplined approach to submitting timesheets and tracking deliverables
• Ensure all daily ad weekly deliverables are met, all deadlines are always adhered to and quality is ensured with no errors that impact the business and the Company

Other Duties

• Undertake the role of director, trustee, nominee, manager, partner, secretary, authorized signatory, Compliance, MLRO or any related position in internal entities or client entities of the Group, where necessary and required by the Management
• Undertake such other duties, as may from time to time, be required by the Management or/and Group Human Resources

Qualifications, Skills, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional qualification (or working towards one) such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, CA(SA), or equivalent preferred
• 4–8 years of experience in fund administration, financial reporting, audit, or financial accounting
• Experience preparing financial statements for investment funds, corporate entities, SPVs, or financial services clients is preferred
• Knowledge of IFRS and other applicable accounting standards
• Experience working with fund accounting or financial reporting systems is advantageous
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation
• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Familiarity with investment fund structures and fund accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting software.
• Experience with document management and workflow systems is advantageous
• Strong reconciliation skills, excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines simultaneously
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Adaptable and committed to continuous learning and process improvement
• Collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions
• Commercial awareness and client-centric mindset with the ability to balance exceptional service delivery with commercial objectives
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented approach
• Client-focused mindset with exceptional client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences and successfully liaise with people at different levels
• Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail-oriented with good decision making and time management skills. Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results
• Ability to adapt and work in a smaller, dynamic local team environment with tight deadlines and under pressure; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization
• Proven team player skills, ability to be part of as well as lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams, with ambition to excel in the role and grow within the organization

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