Senior Financial Reporting Accountant – Private Equity

About the role

An exciting opportunity for a CA(SA) with approximately 5 years’ post‑qualification experience to join a well‑established investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa, with a particular focus on renewable energy. This is a hands‑on role within a sophisticated investment environment, offering exposure to fund administration, fund management, private equity, multiple African jurisdictions and international stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review IFRS‑compliant financial statements and management reports.
• Support investor, audit and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong financial controls and governance across Group and fund structures.
• Support fund accounting activities, including capital events, cash flow and treasury.
• Support tax, legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with investment and operational teams on financial and fund‑related matters.
• Contribute to finance systems improvements, process optimisation and best‑practice reporting.

Required profile

• CA(SA) qualification.
• Approximately 5 years post‑qualification experience (or close).
• Experience within Fund Administration and/or Fund Management; private equity experience advantageous.
• Strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience managing audits and working with external stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• IFRS
• Excel
• Financial systems