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SUMMARY:

My client is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist to join their finance team. The successful can

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

61398

Date posted:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:

My client is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist to join their finance team. The successful can

POSITION INFO:

My client is seeking a Financial Reporting Specialist to join their finance team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, including directors, and collaborate with team members to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and strategic insight. If you are passionate about process improvement, automation and high-quality financial reporting and have 3-5 years post articles experience - apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated Power BI reports and dashboards; continuously improve data pipelines and visualization for real-time decision-making
• Build, maintain, and enhance detailed cash flow reports; ensure reporting aligns with business goals and provides actionable insights
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in support to the Financial Manager; provide assistance to the Financial Manager with regard to legal compliance reporting, such as SARB and SARS (e-filing and the like)
• Process Optimisation: Analyse existing financial reporting processes and identify opportunities for automation; implement streamlined workflows to enhance reporting accuracy and reduce manual effort
• Presentation & Communication: Create compelling, data-driven presentations for directors and senior stakeholders such as Wealth Managers; communicate complex financial insights clearly and effectively
• Step into support role for the team when they are on leave (with regards to processing and financial management)
• Project Management: Lead and manage reporting-related projects with strong organizational skills; work directly with Finance Manager on special initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Financial Management: Regular comparison of fees received for wealth management advice; critically evaluate existing processes and recommend changes; review service provider agreements
  
  

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Minimum of 3-5 years post articles experience, in the commercial sector
• Experience in wealth and/or asset management (advantage)
• Proven experience in financial reporting and data automation
• Solid understanding of financial concepts and cash flow
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries Advertising Services

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Overview

Who are we?

At SanlamAllianz, we are proud to be the largest pan-African, non-banking financial services organisation on the continent. With operations across 26 African countries (excluding South Africa), our diverse portfolio spans life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Care, Integrity, and Collaboration , we are committed to realising our vision of being the most admired financial services group in Africa. We foster a high-performance, energising, and inclusive culture where employees feel cared for, empowered, and challenged to deliver their best work. At SanlamAllianz, we believe that when people are inspired and supported, they live with confidence — and together, we achieve excellence.

What will you do?

The role is responsible for supporting the Head of GI T1 Financial Accounting & Reporting (Tier 1 Lead) in delivering accurate, complete, timely, and high-quality country financial reporting for Tier 1 entities. This includes assisting with day-to-day activities such as building strong relationships with T1 CFOs and resolving significant financial accounting and close-related queries. The role also involves supporting special projects and requests, including addressing risk issues, financial statement clean-up initiatives, and assessing compliance with SAZ Group accounting policies. In addition, it supports the implementation of SAZ Group reporting requirements by developing practical guidelines for consistent and effective application across Tier 1 entities.

Responsibilities amongst others includes the following:

• Ensure T1 countries maintain and improve financial reporting processes, delivering timely, accurate, and IFRS/SAZ-compliant information.
• Monitor T1 countries’ adherence to financial close timetables, identify risks to deadlines, and support with remedial solutions.
• Analyse reported results using the GI Cluster Financial Reporting system, flag anomalies, and investigate where needed.
• Review outputs and controls used in financial close processes across T1 entities.
• Assist in developing and monitoring SOPs/guidelines for key financial processes (e.g., SOCE), recommending and driving improvements.
• Support implementation of key financial close practices (e.g., balance sheet analytics, actuarial reserving reviews, variance analysis).
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including T1 CFOs, Cluster/Group Finance, regulators, and auditors.
• Assist in resolving financial reporting queries related to T1 countries.
• Support special projects such as accounting policy, tax, and actuarial matters, ensuring adherence to regulations and SAZ policies.
• Hold regular feedback meetings with the T1 Lead to track progress, raise issues, and align priorities.
• Contribute to rolling out the GI Cluster Finance Strategy and Finance Transformation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting, with relevant Financial Reporting experience, or with experience in a related field
• Relevant knowledge of IFRS / applicable local regulations and driving the implementation there-of.
• CA(SA)

• Fluent in English and French.
• Maintain a good understanding of country and Cluster Financial Reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Financial Services Group Consolidation systems and practices.
• Relevant statutory and regulatory reporting experience.
• Uphold high ethical values and drive a culture of compliance with a good appreciation of the value of an effective internal control system.

• Ability to deal with competing priorities and be resilient
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical and conceptual thinking (solving of complex problems)
• Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients
• Pro-active individual with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet stringent deadlines
• Attention to detail

Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collab orates - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

To investigate, analyse and report on current business processes, financial information, budgets and forecasting, operational processes and needs of the business.

Reporting and Analysis

Operational financial results reports to prepare from POS systems / BI systems- Stock transfer reports to prepare and to resolve discrepancies- Preparation of presentations and reports for directors and shareholders meetings- Streamline and automate various financial reports- Various reporting from BI portals- Ensure quality control & integrity of all financial transactions, compliance, and financial reporting- Cash Flow forecasting and schedules when needed

Project Management
Assistance with possible new POS system to implement
Any other projects required

Accounting:
Back-up for the financial accountants to do their financial counting work, when needed
Budget preparations and importing into accounting

Audits:
Audit preparations, schedules, queries, etc.
SARS and Franchisor related audits
Local store marketing schedules, assist in audits, send information to agent

Requirements:
BCom Accounting degree or finance Diploma
Management Accounting experience
BI Reporting experience
Previous Retail / Stock environment experience is required
Pastel Evolution will be a strong advantage
Following Instructions & Procedures
Excellent reporting skills
Delivering Results & Meeting Expectations
Structured & Organised Approach
Focused on Detail & Accuracy
Be able to manage Volume, Stress & Deadlines
Strong Communication
Completely proficient in English
High Computer Literacy
Advanced Excel Skills (non-negotiable)
Adhering to Principles & Values
Initiative-taker, Adaptable, Energetic & Confident

Salary - R40 000pm CTC

Overview

Who are we?

At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Our core values - Innovation, Care, Integrity and Collaboration - guide our vision of distinguishing ourselves as the most admired financial services group in Africa. We nurture a high-performance, energising and engaging culture. Why? Because we, as employees of SanlamAllianz, understand the importance of feeling cared for, empowered, challenged to produce our best work and live with confidence.

You will be accountable and responsible for the accuracy, completeness, correctness and on-time financial reporting for the SAZ GI Cluster (end-to-end ownership). Specifically accountable and responsible to the Cluster CFO for supporting all aspects of the Group Financial Reporting process, including the submission of the group reporting instructions, the project management of the reporting process, the compilation and submission of the Cluster results, satisfactory resolution of all queries and all related ancillary aspects such as, the management of the compilation process for preparing the periodic financial statement disclosure notes. All activities are executed with and through the Tier leadership team. You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing and continuously growing & innovative One Financial Reporting team that delivers high value strategic financial information and insight to the Cluster.

• Deliver high quality and timeous Financial Reporting
• Establish effective in-country reporting under IFRS as per JV standards and policy
• Streamline the reporting process from entities to the hub and into the Group reporting tool (HFM)
• Ensure internal financial controls and financial IFRS compliance, as well as, ensure that all relevant Group Accounting policies are adhered to in our countries as well as at the hub
• Own the planning, project management and coordination of the Cluster’s Financial Close process, including planning the closing calendar and the reporting work
• Ensure timely reporting
• Review and control the numbers reported for the GI Cluster
• Own the GI Cluster results on Group Tools (e.g. HFM, TM1) and collaborate with SAZ Central on consolidation topics; explain final Consolidated Cluster results and changes; continue to increase responsibility for GI Cluster consolidation through 2025
• Strengthen intercompany processes
• Resolve emerging financial reporting issues such as SOCE
• Support key in-country accounting matters (e.g., merger accounting)
• Supervise the completion of annual financial statements (AFS) in-country by the Group deadline
• Ensure timely sign-off on audits (Group reporting and in-country reporting)

• Build productive working relationships with Tier leads and between teams
• Build productive Country CFO relationships with initial emphasis on Tier 1 CFOs; ensure ongoing two-way communication on key financial reporting matters
• With Tier leads, build a high performing One Finance team across countries, the Hub and Group where collaboration, innovation and mutual support is optimized
• Ensure optimal collaboration with all Cluster CFO reports to enable effective execution of the GI Cluster Finance strategy

• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders, including other GI Cluster teams
• Manage relationships with Internal and External auditors at the hub and in-country level

• Work with the Finance Strategy & Change Lead and the Cluster CFO to implement the GI Lighthouse transformation plan and drive ongoing innovation in the Reporting function
• Collaborate with relevant countries and Group on M&A topics to ensure correct entries and consolidation decisions
• Ad hoc support on M&A and valuation matters

• Qualified Chartered Accountant or degree in economics and a master’s in management control, audit or information systems
• 10+ years of practical accounting/insurance experience
• Bilingual in French and English would be beneficial

• Sufficient knowledge in applying IFRS and local statutory/regulatory guidelines
• In-depth experience managing enterprise-wide accounting function
• Team leadership experience
• Accounting system knowledge
• Deals effectively with ambiguity and resistance in a group setting

• Ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments
• Ability to manage complexity
• Organisational savvy
• Ability to optimise work processes
• Analytical skills
• Promotion of effective, timely, open and transparent communication on all important financial reporting matters
• Uphold high ethical values and build a strong culture of compliance with strong internal controls

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Being resilient - Contributing through others

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Overview

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity) – Claremont / Newlands, Western Cape, SA

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our client is a leading global Private Equity Investment Advisory firm invested in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa. They seek a hands-on, innovative, strategically minded and highly organized Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the financial operations and reporting requirements of their expanding portfolio. You will have excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities, with natural leadership skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. You are passionate about improving universal energy access, particularly across Sub-Saharan Africa, through investments in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role :

Provide dedicated financial leadership to ensure robust compliance, reporting accuracy and operational efficiency through overseeing financial reporting controls, legal and tax compliance within their Mauritian financial services framework while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management. The role involves direct engagement with investors, auditors and regulatory bodies, and provides strategic financial leadership across the funds portfolio.

• Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting, control and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Preparation and/or review of quarterly management accounts for group companies.
• Preparation and/or review of various deliverables required for quarterly reporting to investors and responding to investor queries.
• Prepare audit information and manage the audit process for the various entities within deadlines, including Fund entities.
• Ensure finance compliance with legal agreements (LPA, investor side letters, advisory agreements) and with FSC regulations and Mauritian legislation (e.g., Securities Act 2005, Financial Services Act 2007).
• Manage fund accounting including capital calls, distributions, performance reporting and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across various entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity across complex investment structures, including oversight of treasury functions.
• Collaborate with professional service providers, outsourced administrators, auditors, accountants and tax/legal advisors.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting and controls for regional offices in South Africa, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius.
• Manage the flow of financial information and assist with financial reporting at portfolio company level where required.
• Support deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury issues and valuations.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to fellow team members.

• Chartered Accountant (SA) advantageous and/or related FCCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and reporting experience in fund management, fund accounting or asset management, ideally private equity.
• At least 3 years in a senior finance or fund accounting role.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, fund accounting and asset management within a private equity environment.
• Working knowledge of the Mauritian regulatory environment for funds; experience with FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulators is advantageous.
• Fund administration experience beneficial.
• Experience with Technical Assistance Facility is beneficial.

• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting and fund performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, capital calls, distributions and investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems/tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Investran or similar fund accounting software).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.

• Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices.

To apply, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV along with a short motivational paragraph on how your experience aligns to this role via the link or to:

Nicole Spamers and Andrea Jones

Please Note : Should you not be contacted within 3 weeks of applying, please deem your application unsuccessful.

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT – Private Equity. CA(SA) or equivalent with financial accounting, financial reporting, fund management, fund accounting, asset management, private equity, financial control experience and Mauritian regulatory familiarity. Knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Excel, Investran encouraged.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1

About our client’s team

You will be primarily responsible for the oversight over fund accounting and financial reporting and related functions for all our client’s funds, domiciled in various jurisdictions globally, as performed by the third-party administrator.

• Provide oversight of the third-party fund administrator responsible for the outsourced fund accounting and financial reporting functions
• Be responsible for the review of statutory financial reporting and project management of the report, account and audit process, including liaising with the third-party administrator, auditors, printers and typesetters for the various fund ranges
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes in the various regions and project management of implementation thereof into the financial reporting processes
• Prepare and review fund Board Papers including budgets and monitoring of costs on an ongoing basis
• Review industry and regulatory reporting across various fund jurisdictions such as Ongoing Charges, Portfolio Turnover Ratios, transaction cost calculations and Cost Transparency Initiative templates
• Take responsibility for fund accounting accounts payable function, to ensure all fund related costs are correctly calculated and allocated, duly authorised and payments processed
• Support the business processing product changes, including fund merger and amalgamation activity
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across the investment, client and operational teams, providing technical assistance and understand, resolve and respond to queries in an effective manner
• Assist the business with implementing product changes from a fund accounting perspective
• Assess and review KPIs and overall services level of the administrator, in terms of the agreed SLAs
• Develop, implement and maintain effective systems, processes and procedures to ensure service standards are met, reducing risk and improving efficiency

• New qualified CA(SA), with previous asset management auditing experience
• Experience at a global auditing firm
• Experience in the mutual funds industry or a financial reporting role would be beneficial

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously looks for opportunities to develop
• Driven by results
• Intellectual curiosity
• Recognise that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual

About our client’s team:

You will be primarily responsible for the oversight over fund accounting and financial reporting and related functions for all our client’s funds, domiciled in various jurisdictions globally, as performed by the third-party administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of the third-party fund administrator responsible for the outsourced fund accounting and financial reporting functions
• Be responsible for the review of statutory financial reporting and project management of the report, account and audit process, including liaising with the third-party administrator, auditors, printers and typesetters for the various fund ranges
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes in the various regions and project management of implementation thereof into the financial reporting processes
• Prepare and review fund Board Papers including budgets and monitoring of costs on an ongoing basis
• Review industry and regulatory reporting across various fund jurisdictions such as Ongoing Charges, Portfolio Turnover Ratios, transaction cost calculations and Cost Transparency Initiative templates
• Take responsibility for fund accounting accounts payable function, to ensure all fund related costs are correctly calculated and allocated, duly authorised and payments processed
• Support the business processing product changes, including fund merger and amalgamation activity
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across the investment, client and operational teams, providing technical assistance and understand, resolve and respond to queries in an effective manner
• Assist the business with implementing product changes from a fund accounting perspective
• Assess and review KPIs and overall services level of the administrator, in terms of the agreed SLAs
• Develop, implement and maintain effective systems, processes and procedures to ensure service standards are met, reducing risk and improving efficiency

You should consider applying if you have:

• New qualified CA(SA), with previous asset management auditing experience
• Experience at a global auditing firm
• Experience in the mutual funds industry or a financial reporting role would be beneficial

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously looks for opportunities to develop
• Driven by results
• Intellectual curiosity
• Recognise that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity) - Claremont/Newlands, Western Cape, SA

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our Client, a leading global Private Equity Investment Advisory firm invested in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa is currently in search of hands-on, innovative, strategically minded and highly organised Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the financial operations and reporting requirements of their expanding portfolio.

You have excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities accompanied by natural leadership skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You are especially passionate about improving universal energy access, in particular across Sub-Saharan Africa, through the investing in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role:

Play a key role in providing dedicated financial leadership to ensure robust compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through the overseeing of financial reporting, controls, legal and tax compliance within their Mauritius's financial services framework, while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management.

The role will involve direct engagement with investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, as well as provide strategic financial leadership across the fund's portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting, control and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation and/or review quarterly management accounts for group companies.
• Preparation and/or review of various deliverables required for quarterly reporting to investors and responding to investor queries.
• Prepare audit information and manage the audit process of the various entities within the deadlines which include various Fund entities.
• Ensure compliance from a finance perspective with the various legal agreements which include the LPA, Investor side letters, Advisory agreements and with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regulations and other relevant Mauritian legislation (e.g., Securities Act 2005, Financial Services Act 2007).
• Manage fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across various entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity across complex investment structures, including oversight of treasury functions.
• Work closely with professional service providers including outsourced administrators, various auditors, outsourced accountants and other ad-hoc professional providers including tax and legal advisors.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting and controls for regional offices in South Africa, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius.
• Manage the flow of financial information and assist with financial reporting, where required, at portfolio company level.
• Support the deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury issues and valuations.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and support to fellow team members.

Qualification, Skills and Experience required:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) advantageous and / or related FCCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent professional qualification.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting , or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and financial reporting experience gained within the fund management or fund accounting or asset management arena and ideally within private equity
• 3 Years of the above experience is required to be in a senior finance or fund accounting role
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, fund accounting, and asset management within a private equity environment
• Working knowledge and a strong understanding of the Mauritian regulatory environment for funds and / or experience working with the FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulators is highly advantageous!
• Fund administration experience would be beneficial.
• Experience working with a Technical Assistance Facility would be beneficial.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and fund performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Excel , Investran, or similar fund accounting software).
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail.

Travel:

• Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices.

To apply to this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV together with a short motivational paragraph of

SENIOR FINANCIAL REPORTING ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity) - Claremont/Newlands, Western Cape, SA

Highly Competitive Package on Offer!

Our Client, a leading global Private Equity Investment Advisory firm invested in sustainable infrastructure and climate finance across Africa is currently in search of hands-on, innovative, strategically minded and highly organised Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the financial operations and reporting requirements of their expanding portfolio.

You have excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities accompanied by natural leadership skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You are especially passionate about improving universal energy access, in particular across Sub-Saharan Africa, through the investing in decentralised renewable energy (DRE).

Main Purpose of the Role:

Play a key role in providing dedicated financial leadership to ensure robust compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through the overseeing of financial reporting, controls, legal and tax compliance within their Mauritius's financial services framework, while supporting the financial performance of the group and its funds under management.

The role will involve direct engagement with investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies, as well as provide strategic financial leadership across the fund's portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assistance with all aspects of financial reporting, control and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Preparation and/or review quarterly management accounts for group companies.
• Preparation and/or review of various deliverables required for quarterly reporting to investors and responding to investor queries.
• Prepare audit information and manage the audit process of the various entities within the deadlines which include various Fund entities.
• Ensure compliance from a finance perspective with the various legal agreements which include the LPA, Investor side letters, Advisory agreements and with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) regulations and other relevant Mauritian legislation (e.g., Securities Act 2005, Financial Services Act 2007).
• Manage fund accounting, including capital calls, distributions, performance reporting, and Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
• Manage tax and regulatory compliance across various entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity across complex investment structures, including oversight of treasury functions.
• Work closely with professional service providers including outsourced administrators, various auditors, outsourced accountants and other ad-hoc professional providers including tax and legal advisors.
• Prepare and oversee financial reporting and controls for regional offices in South Africa, Nairobi, Abidjan and Mauritius.
• Manage the flow of financial information and assist with financial reporting, where required, at portfolio company level.
• Support the deal team with portfolio transaction structuring, tax efficiency, tax and legal compliance, treasury issues and valuations.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and support to fellow team members.

Qualification, Skills and Experience required:

• Chartered Accountant (SA) advantageous and / or related FCCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent professional qualification.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting , or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of relevant financial accounting and financial reporting experience gained within the fund management or fund accounting or asset management arena and ideally within private equity
• 3 Years of the above experience is required to be in a senior finance or fund accounting role
• Demonstrated expertise in financial control, fund accounting, and asset management within a private equity environment
• Working knowledge and a strong understanding of the Mauritian regulatory environment for funds and / or experience working with the FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulators is highly advantageous!
• Fund administration experience would be beneficial.
• Experience working with a Technical Assistance Facility would be beneficial.

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in financial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and fund performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Excel , Investran, or similar fund accounting software).
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a high level of attention to detail.

Travel:

• Ability and willingness to travel to regional offices.

To apply to this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV together with a short motivational paragraph of