Senior Financial Accountant (6-month Maternity Leave Cover) job opportunity at Old Mutual.



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Old Mutual Senior Financial Accountant (6-month Maternity Leave Cover)
Experience: 5-years
Pattern: full-time
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Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) is one of Africa’s leading private alternative investment managers and is a part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) group. AIIM was established in 2000 and has established itself as a leading private equity fund manager, specializing in infrastructure equity investments in the African market. AIIM actively manages investments in North, East, West and Southern Africa and has assets under management of USD 3.4 billion with a track record extending across eight African infrastructure funds. This is a 6-month contract) The successful Financial Accountant will be responsible for preparing management accounts and reports, providing interpretation of financial data and predictive results. The Financial Accountant will support the Fund Accounting team with fund administration of various Funds managed by AIIM. Key Result Areas: Financial Reporting Control and oversight of the GL for Funds & fund structures Preparation of monthly management accounts Managing and reporting outstanding debtors and creditors Cash management including cash flow forecasts Budgeting, forecasting and reporting to management and shareholders Fee calculations i.e. management fees, carried interest, participation fees Income Tax calculations and returns Preparation and review of journals Preparation and review of bank reconciliations Expense analysis and reporting Responsible for audit liaison and preparation of annual financial statements Compliance with tax, legislative and statutory requirements Respond to reporting requests from Group Growing business and opportunity to streamline processes Fund Administration Review of Fund Formation Agreements to ensure compliance with reporting obligations Instruct processing of transactions (Efront, Great Plains) Provide financial information for investor communications, including quarterly financial and investor reporting Oversight of investor distributions and contribution amounts required Preparation of drawdown/distribution notices Maintenance of investors’ capital commitment accounts Prepare response to investor queries and adhoc requests Compliance with Exchange Control requirements where applicable Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience CA (SA) A minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial services, preferably in fund accounting Knowledge of IFRS Exposure to tax and VAT Technical knowledge Commercial knowledge of asset management/alternative asset classes advantageous Experience of GP/LP partnership fund structures beneficial Ability to interpret fund constitutional and legal documents for financial reporting and fund operation purposes Competencies Flexible & dynamic – self-motivated, results-driven, ability to deal with change Contractual competence Good planning and organizing skills Strong Excel skills Proactive and analytical orientation Attention to detail Team Player Leadership skills Shows initiative and takes accountability Resilience Excellence orientation (concern for high-quality work) – follow-through; the motivation to ensure the highest standards of quality and productivity are consistently maintained Outcome focused Team player Willingness to teach and learn Passionate about Africa Project management skills Skills Financial Reports, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Value-Added Tax (VAT) Competencies Builds Effective Teams Business Insight Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability Financial Acumen Manages Complexity Optimizes Work Processes Organizational Savvy Education Chartered Accountant (Required) Closing Date 20 February 2026 , 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story!

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