Finance Manager (CA, SA) Fund Finance (Private Equity & Private Credit Funds)

Finance Manager (CA SA) Fund Finance (Private Equity & Private Credit Funds) S/Subs (Claremont / Newlands / Rondebosch) Western Cape SA (Hybrid)

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

Our Client a Global Investment Firm is currently in search of a financially astute highly assertive and results orientated finance professional to join their dynamic and growing finance team.

You will manage the accounting and financial reporting functions for a portfolio of their private equity / credit funds.

One would describe you as having solid technical accounting knowledge a good understanding of private equity structures a devotion to quality and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced client focused environment.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Investment Deal Teams and Investor Relations to deliver high-quality and timely outputs.

Main Purpose of the role:

The focus of the role will be the overall financial responsibility of the allocated private equity and / or private credit funds function.

Qualification Skills and Experience required:

• CA (SA) qualification
• 5 Years post articles experience gained with 3 years in a similar or higher level ideally within the Fund Asset Management or Financial Services or Private Equity or Private Credit Fund industry is preferred!
• Good knowledge of private equity structures
• Strong knowledge of tax regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Software proficiency: MS Office Suite (Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook) PowerBI(a distinct advantage)

• Multiple currency experience
• Proven people management experience
• Attention to detail with superb organisational skills
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

Fund Accounting and Administration Operations:

- Management and oversight of the outsourced fund administrators and/or internal accounting team to ensure delivery in terms of the services agreement thereby ensuring accurate and timely reporting to management investors and regulatory bodies.

- Oversight of all aspects of financial reporting control legal and tax compliance and financial performance of the funds under management.

- Ensure accurate and consistent reporting of fund NAV accounts supporting key decision-making processes

- Review of financial statements in multiple jurisdictions as well as monthly / quarterly management accounts.

- Preparation and/or review of various deliverables required for quarterly/annual/ad hoc reporting to investors the depositary and responding to queries.

- Manage the audit process of the various entities within the deadlines.

- Ensure compliance from a finance perspective with the various legal agreements which include the Fund Agreements Investor side letters etc.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements internal policies and best practices for fund accounting and reporting.

- Cash management which aligns with issuing of drawdown notices to investors disbursements to investments budgeting accounts payable tax etc.

- Manage tax and regulatory compliance from a fund administration perspective

Audit Support:

- Collaborate with auditors provide support and answer queries

- Review document and look for improvements in processes within fund administration.

- Provide assistance to portfolio investments as required.

- Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks.

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:

- Reporting: prepare/review financial reports forecasts for senior management investment committees and external stakeholders.

- Collaboration: act as a point of contact for finance-related inquiries from investors auditors and regulatory bodies.

- Investor Relations: collaborate with the investor relations team to support fundraising efforts with fund performance insights.

- Professional providers: Work closely with and manage various professional service providers which include outsourced administrators auditors depositary and other ad-hoc professional providers such as tax and legal.

Technical Skills

- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standard (IFRS

GAAP etc.)

Please email an updated copy of your CV with your degree results to Nicole Spamers: and Andrea Jones: