South Africa: Senior Fund Accounting Manager posted by SET Consulting

Job Description

Were on the lookout for an experienced Senior Fund Accounting Manager to join a dynamic, fast-paced team in Port Louis. This is a high-impact role with a focus on client satisfaction, complex investment structures, and top-tier reporting. Think high-end clients, high standards, and a high-performing team.

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead the charge on high-quality accounting, NAVs, portfolio reporting, and financials for clients.
• Be the go-to person for anything investment accounting: think real estate, funds, private equity, and more.
• Make sure everything ticks from IFRS compliance to VAT returns, tax filings, and accurate reporting.
• Keep things smooth with auditors, fund admins, and clients across the board.
• Innovate streamline systems, implement tools, and push for automation.
• Lead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver their best work every day.
• Own client relationships be proactive, solve problems, and build trust

Requirements

• A qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CPA you get the drift).
• 7-10 years of experience in fund/client accounting or financial reporting.
• Confidence working with complex portfolios and alternative assets.
• A true people-person strong communicator and great with clients.
• Understand IFRS as well
• Understand Open and Close end funds
• Solid leadership and mentoring skills.
• Tech-savvy great with Excel, ERP systems, and investment data.
• Bonus points for CFA or postgrad financial services qualifications.

Youll Fit Right In If You

• Thrive in a high-performance, fast-moving environment.
• Love solving complex problems and making things better.
• Are all about client-first thinking.
• Bring positive energy, initiative, and professionalism to everything you do

Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days