42 Financial Analysis jobs in Cape Town

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Job Title: GVW Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Reports to: Group CFO
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-time on Site

Position Overview

The GVW Group FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the group and its operating companies. This position is responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support the Group CFO and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives and the financial activities of the operating companies.

Key Outcomes Expected from the Role

1. Strategic Financial Insights
   • Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to the Group CFO and senior leadership to drive growth, cost efficiency, and profitability.
   • Provide comprehensive financial models to support key strategic decisions, including investment appraisals, capital allocation, and business expansion opportunities.
2. Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting :
   • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models using advanced data analytics techniques.
   • Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create insightful and interactive financial dashboards.
   • Automate regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

1. Robust Financial Planning Processes
   • Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the group and its operating companies.
   • Ensure that financial plans align with the strategic objectives and operational realities of the business.
   • Implement standardized planning processes across operating companies for consistency and accuracy.
2. Enhanced Financial Performance Management
   • Develop and implement Group financial performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor business units and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
   • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
3. Effective Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Act as a liaison between the group finance function and operating company finance teams, ensuring alignment and fostering a culture of collaboration.
   • Support business units with financial expertise to help them achieve their operational and strategic goals.
4. Improved Financial Reporting and Analytics
   • Lead the development of consolidated financial reports with meaningful insights for decision-making.
   • Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements.
   • Utilize advanced financial analytics tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making capabilities.
5. Cost Optimization and Efficiency Improvements
   • Identify cost-saving opportunities across the group and operating companies by conducting in-depth financial reviews.
   • Implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency without compromising operational effectiveness.
6. Scenario Planning and Risk Management
   • Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities in market fluctuations, economic downturns, and strategic initiatives.
   • Provide contingency plans and financial risk assessments to support business continuity and resilience.
7. Capital Management and Investment Evaluation
   • Assist in evaluating investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with financial goals.
   • Monitor working capital performance and cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning and debt management.
8. Technology and Process Improvement
   • Leverage financial planning systems and tools to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
   • Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the finance function to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA /CA(SA) preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a group or multi-entity organization.
• Experience in the automotive, engineering, or distribution industries is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, QAD, or cloud-based FP&A tools.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Excellent Excel and financial data analysis skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence key stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and forecasts.
• Improvement in financial planning processes across operating companies.
• Contribution to cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels regarding financial insights and support.
• Effective cash flow management and working capital optimization.

Opportunities for Growth

The GVW Group FP&A Manager role offers a path to senior leadership within the finance function, with opportunities to influence strategic decisions at the group level and develop expertise across multiple industries and markets.

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Position at GVW Group, LLC

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Description

Position at GVW Group, LLC

GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Job Title: GVW Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Reports to: Group CFO

Location: Durbanville, Cape Town

Employment Type: Full-time onsite

Position Overview

The GVW Group FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the group and its operating companies. This position is responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support the Group CFO and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives and the financial activities of the operating companies.

Key Outcomes Expected from the Role

• Strategic Financial Insights
• Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to the Group CFO and senior leadership to drive growth, cost efficiency, and profitability.
• Provide comprehensive financial models to support key strategic decisions, including investment appraisals, capital allocation, and business expansion opportunities.
• Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting:
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models using advanced data analytics techniques.
• Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create insightful and interactive financial dashboards.
• Automate regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  
  

• Robust Financial Planning Processes
• Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the group and its operating companies.
• Ensure that financial plans align with the strategic objectives and operational realities of the business.
• Implement standardized planning processes across operating companies for consistency and accuracy.
• Enhanced Financial Performance Management
• Develop and implement Group financial performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor business units and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Effective Stakeholder Collaboration
• Act as a liaison between the group finance function and operating company finance teams, ensuring alignment and fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Support business units with financial expertise to help them achieve their operational and strategic goals.
• Improved Financial Reporting and Analytics
• Lead the development of consolidated financial reports with meaningful insights for decision-making.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Utilize advanced financial analytics tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making capabilities.
• Cost Optimization and Efficiency Improvements
• Identify cost-saving opportunities across the group and operating companies by conducting in-depth financial reviews.
• Implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency without compromising operational effectiveness.
• Scenario Planning and Risk Management
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities in market fluctuations, economic downturns, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide contingency plans and financial risk assessments to support business continuity and resilience.
• Capital Management and Investment Evaluation
• Assist in evaluating investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with financial goals.
• Monitor working capital performance and cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning and debt management.
• Technology and Process Improvement
• Leverage financial planning systems and tools to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the finance function to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA /CA(SA) preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a group or multi-entity organization.
• Experience in the automotive, engineering, or distribution industries is a plus.
  
  

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, QAD,or cloud-based FP&A tools.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Excellent Excel and financial data analysis skills.
  
  

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence key stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
  
  

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and forecasts.
• Improvement in financial planning processes across operating companies.
• Contribution to cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels regarding financial insights and support.
• Effective cash flow management and working capital optimization.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Job Title: GVW Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Reports to: Group CFO
Location: Durbanville, Cape Town
Employment Type: Full-time on Site

Position Overview

The GVW Group FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making across the group and its operating companies. This position is responsible for delivering insightful financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support the Group CFO and executive leadership. The ideal candidate will act as a strategic partner, ensuring alignment between corporate objectives and the financial activities of the operating companies.

Key Outcomes Expected from the Role

1. Strategic Financial Insights
   • Deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations to the Group CFO and senior leadership to drive growth, cost efficiency, and profitability.
   • Provide comprehensive financial models to support key strategic decisions, including investment appraisals, capital allocation, and business expansion opportunities.
2. Advanced Data Analytics and Reporting :
   • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models using advanced data analytics techniques.
   • Utilize data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to create insightful and interactive financial dashboards.
   • Automate regular financial reports to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

1. Robust Financial Planning Processes
   • Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the group and its operating companies.
   • Ensure that financial plans align with the strategic objectives and operational realities of the business.
   • Implement standardized planning processes across operating companies for consistency and accuracy.
2. Enhanced Financial Performance Management
   • Develop and implement Group financial performance dashboards and KPIs to monitor business units and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
   • Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing detailed insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
3. Effective Stakeholder Collaboration
   • Act as a liaison between the group finance function and operating company finance teams, ensuring alignment and fostering a culture of collaboration.
   • Support business units with financial expertise to help them achieve their operational and strategic goals.
4. Improved Financial Reporting and Analytics
   • Lead the development of consolidated financial reports with meaningful insights for decision-making.
   • Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting in compliance with internal and external requirements.
   • Utilize advanced financial analytics tools and methodologies to enhance decision-making capabilities.
5. Cost Optimization and Efficiency Improvements
   • Identify cost-saving opportunities across the group and operating companies by conducting in-depth financial reviews.
   • Implement initiatives to improve financial efficiency without compromising operational effectiveness.
6. Scenario Planning and Risk Management
   • Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential risks and opportunities in market fluctuations, economic downturns, and strategic initiatives.
   • Provide contingency plans and financial risk assessments to support business continuity and resilience.
7. Capital Management and Investment Evaluation
   • Assist in evaluating investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, and capital expenditure projects to ensure alignment with financial goals.
   • Monitor working capital performance and cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning and debt management.
8. Technology and Process Improvement
   • Leverage financial planning systems and tools to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
   • Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives within the finance function to improve efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA /CA(SA) preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, preferably in a group or multi-entity organization.
• Experience in the automotive, engineering, or distribution industries is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems such as NetSuite, QAD, or cloud-based FP&A tools.
• Expertise in data visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Excellent Excel and financial data analysis skills.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence key stakeholders.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and forecasts.
• Improvement in financial planning processes across operating companies.
• Contribution to cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels regarding financial insights and support.
• Effective cash flow management and working capital optimization.

Opportunities for Growth

The GVW Group FP&A Manager role offers a path to senior leadership within the finance function, with opportunities to influence strategic decisions at the group level and develop expertise across multiple industries and markets.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent Location : Cape Town (On-site) Salary : R700,000 per annum ( highly negotiable for the right person ) Level : Associate / Mid-level

Our client is an award-winning scale-up that has transformed the property industry with the world’s first fully digital end-to-end homebuying platform. Recognised for their innovation and impact in the UK property market, they continue to grow rapidly with a dynamic and collaborative team at the core of their success.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented FP&A Manager to join their dynamic team and support their financial operations. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment and gain exposure to various aspects of finance including M&A, financial modelling, budgeting, investor and management reporting, and management accounting.

Why Join Them?

• World’s first Homebuying Platform enabling end-to-end online property transactions
• Gold Winner – Best Use of Digital in the Property Market
• Awarded “Most Innovative Company” in 2021 at the Best Business Awards (UK)

Key Responsibilities

M&A

• Prepare detailed financial models to assess the viability and financial impact of acquisition targets
• Support investment proposals and presentations for senior management and investors
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for potential acquisitions
• Assist in post-merger integration analysis and financial performance tracking

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Develop variance analyses to compare actuals against budget and forecasts, identifying key drivers
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and cost control initiatives
• Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance
• Implement and enhance financial reporting tools and dashboards for real-time insights

Financial Modelling

• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decision-making
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate potential business strategies
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial model outputs

Management Accounts

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with financial policies
• Identify trends and make actionable recommendations to improve financial performance
• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic initiatives
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to measure business success
• Support investor reporting requirements with clear and insightful communication

Requirements

• Ambitious, tenacious, and a self-starter
• Minimum 2:1 degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar role (associate level)
• Preferably from a Big 4 and/or investment banking background
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Experience with Power BI is highly desirable
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, scale-up environment

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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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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

Requirements:

• 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

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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 Accountantto 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 , Financial Services Act ).

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, ICAEWor 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 infinancial control, fund accounting, and asset managementwithin aprivate equity environment

Working knowledge and a strong understanding of theMauritian regulatory environment for funds and / or experience working with the FSC, Bank of Mauritius, Mauritius Revenue Authority or similar regulatorsis highly advantageous!

Fund administrationexperience would be beneficial.

Experience working with aTechnical Assistance Facilitywould be beneficial.

Skills :

Advanced proficiency infinancial reporting, cashflow forecasting, and fund performance analysis.

Strong knowledge offund structures, capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting.

Advanced proficiency infinancial 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 anupdated and detailed copy of your CVtogether with ashort motivational paragraph of

Financial Accountant • Cape Town, Western Cape

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