SENIOR FUND ACCOUNTANT (Private Equity & Private Credit Funds) CA (SA) – S/Subs (Claremont / Newlands / Rondebosch), Western Cape, SA (Hybrid)

12-MONTH CONTRACT - Start Immediately!

Highly Competitive Package on Offer negotiable based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience required

Our client, a global investment firm, is seeking a CA(SA)-qualified Senior Fund Accountant to join its growing finance team within its private equity and private credit funds platform. The role requires strong technical fund accounting expertise, attention to detail and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, investor-driven environment.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Senior Fund Accountant will be responsible for the full financial and accounting oversight of allocated private equity and/or private credit fund structures within the firm.

The role requires strong technical accounting capability, a solid understanding of fund structures and a high level of accuracy and ownership in delivering investor and management reporting in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Investment Deal Teams and Investor Relations, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of financial reporting, NAV calculations and related fund outputs.

Qualification, Skills and Experience required:

• CA(SA) qualification (essential)
• 3–4+ years post-articles experience in fund accounting / financial services
• Private equity or private credit fund experience preferred
• Strong understanding of fund structures (highly advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience with multi-currency environments (advantageous)
• People management experience (advantageous, not essential)
• Advanced MS Office skills; Power BI beneficial
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting and Administration Operations:

• Prepare fund closing workings and income calculations, including management of debtors ageing
• Determine investor allocations per project and manage the end‑to‑end drawdown process
• Prepare and review project accounting notes, equity and loan schedules, interest calculations, settlements and investment registers
• Prepare sources and applications, recycled capital schedules, NAV workings, and distribution waterfalls at fund level
• Prepare capital account statements and ad‑hoc investor reports
• Manage fund‑level payment processes, creditors ageing, and treasury activities, ensuring timely settlement and accurate cash‑flow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with VAT and corporate tax requirements
• Manage and coordinate external audits, acting as the primary operational contact

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare reporting packs, annual financial statements, governance reports and other management information
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders to support smooth fund operations
• Provide timely and accurate responses to management and investor queries
• Lead and execute ad‑hoc operational and reporting projects as required

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standard (IFRS, GAAP etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines and analytical skills
• Strong communication abilities (verbal and written), with the capacity to articulate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Results-orientated, ambitious individual who works with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting
• Strong knowledge of tax, regulatory and compliance frameworks

To Apply, please email an updated and detailed copy of your CV with your degree resultsto Lameez Herborn: lameez@elev8recruitment.co.za