Financial Accountant
Location: Century City, Cape Town
Salary: Market related
Help power growth in emerging markets while advancing your financial career
Is this you?
You’re a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys juggling multiple responsibilities and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You take ownership, communicate clearly, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset. With a natural ability to analyse data and solve problems, you’re comfortable working with both internal and external stakeholders across different countries and functions.
What you’ll be doing (and why you’ll enjoy it)
You’ll be working across several entities including an investment manager, a managed fund, and a South African subsidiary. Expect a hands-on and varied role: preparing month-end fund reports, compiling management accounts, assisting with audits, reconciling payments, and liaising with external stakeholders such as fund administrators, auditors, and accounting firms. You’ll also contribute to KYC and investor reporting, helping ensure operations run smoothly while gaining experience across global financial markets.
Where you’ll be doing it
You’ll join a globally-minded investment firm that focuses on impact investing in underserved and emerging markets. Known for strengthening local economies through financial inclusion, this organisation partners with financial intermediaries to empower small businesses. The culture is values-led, collaborative, and geared towards long-term social impact as well as financial returns. You will work with 6 well qualified colleagues in small professional offices based in Century City, with the option to work hybrid.
What you’ll need
You’ll need to have a Degree in Finance or Accounting, completed articles and at least 2 years’ experience in an accounting role. Experience with accounting software, Excel, and report preparation is essential. Most importantly, you’re analytical, pragmatic, and eager to work across multiple entities and functions.
What you’ll get
A market-related salary that includes benefits such as a retirement annuity, medical aid and risk benefits, exposure to global financial operations, and the chance to be part of a purpose-driven team making a tangible impact in emerging markets.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Claudette Du Preez on (021) 035 1432 or send your CV to c.dupreez@thetalentexperts.co.za
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