Accountant (Financial Services)

About the position

7 Month contract with the possiblity of being renewed.
Senior Accountant - Investment Management on a fixed term contract for a period of 7 months to manage end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance across multiple investment entities and funds. The role is responsible for preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, SARB and regulatory reporting, and management reports, while providing technical financial insight to support strategic decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITY

INVESTMENT AND FUND ACCOUNTING
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
- Manage daily accounting services for assigned investment entities and funds.
- Perform month-end reconciliations and ensure timely account closings.
- Maintain investment registers, valuation schedules, and fair value adjustments (IFRS 9 & IFRS 13).
- Prepare SARB submissions, exchange control reports, and approvals.
- Coordinate annual audits and prepare financial statements and supporting documentation.
- Manage cashflows, funding schedules, and expense monitoring across funds and investment entities
- Conduct financial analysis to support investment decision-making
- Liaise with tax advisors and SARS on computations and deferred tax reconciliations.

BUDGET AND COST MANAGEMENT
- Prepare, monitor, and report on budgets, forecasts, and cost management.
- Provide insights and leadership on improving profitability and cost efficiency.
- Present financial and budget reports to management and stakeholders

GOVERNANCE, COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support financial forecasting and risk analysis processes.
- Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard fund and entity assets.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard fund and entity assets.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Respond to stakeholders' inquiries and requests to ensure effective business relationships.

EXPERIENCE & QAULFICTIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent (Honours preferred).
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' post-articles experience, preferably in financial services, investment management, or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Demonstrated experience in SARB reporting, regulatory filings, and exchange control compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dynamic models).
• Proven experience using Caseware for financial statement preparation (non-negotiable).
• Strong understanding of investment structures, valuation principles, and fund accounting concepts.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Desired Skills:

• Accounting

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree