Senior Accountant - Investment Management

About the position

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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

Desired Skills:

• Caseware
• Post Articles
• Investment Management
• IFRS
• SARB
• MS Excel
• Auditing

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:

• Honours
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountant
• South African Institute of Professional Accountant

About The Employer:

Investors in African Infrastructure