Senior Finance Accountant - 12 month fixed term contract

Are you ready for your next play? We are bold, respectful, and we deliver, with Impact.  Our long-term vision is to raise, deploy and manage funds for climate change mitigation and adaptation that will play a transformative role in our target sectors.

Climate Fund Managers (CFM) is a climate-focused blended finance investment manager operating in emerging markets across Asia, Africa and Latin America. We raise and deploy blended climate finance funds, working in partnership to deliver climate-resilient solutions at scale and pace.
With over USD 2.8 billion in assets under management and targeting an additional USD 4 billion, our private equity and private credit facilities to address key areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation, including: renewable energy; waste and maritime; energy transition and green hydrogen; and sustainable cities and the built environment.
We currently have over 50 active projects across our Climate Investor One, Two and Three equity funds and have recently expanded into private credit through the GAIA Climate Loan Fund.

Our funds are supported by public and private sector organisations. Public capital is deployed strategically to balance risk and mobilize private sector capital, enabling investment across the project lifecycle - from development to construction and operation.

Established in 2015, Climate Fund Managers is a joint venture between Dutch development bank FMO and Sanlam InfraWorks of the Sanlam Group of South Africa, with offices in The Hague, Cape Town, Singapore, and Bogotá.

CFM is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Accountant to manage multiple tasks in relation to fund accounts and administration of the CI3 green hydrogen funds, including: end to end administration of fund activities (closings, draws, investment and distributions), preparing fee calculations, creditors management and bank/payments processes, finalizing calculation of net asset values, preparing financial reports (including investor specific reports and financial statements), scheduling audits, compliance reports, and forecasting.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a good understanding of private equity structures, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Investment Deal Teams and Investor Relations to deliver high-quality and timely outputs.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is the overall financial responsibility of the allocated private equity and/or private credit funds function. This includes but is not limited to:

Fund Accounting and Administration Operations

• Prepare fund closing workings and income calculations, including management of debtors ageing
• Determine investor allocations per project and manage the end‑to‑end drawdown process
• Prepare and review project accounting notes, equity and loan schedules, interest calculations, settlements, and investment registers
• Prepare sources and applications, recycled capital schedules, NAV workings, and distribution waterfalls at fund level
• Prepare capital account statements and ad‑hoc investor reports
• Manage fund‑level payment processes, creditors ageing, and treasury activities, ensuring timely settlement and accurate cash‑flow forecasting
• Ensure compliance with VAT and corporate tax requirements
• Manage and coordinate external audits, acting as the primary operational contact

Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare reporting packs, annual financial statements, governance reports, and other management information
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders to support smooth fund operations
• Provide timely and accurate responses to management and investor queries
• Lead and execute ad‑hoc operational and reporting projects as required

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standard (IFRS, GAAP etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines and analytical skills
• Strong communication abilities (verbal and written), with the capacity to articulate complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Results-orientated, ambitious individual who works with a strong sense of urgency and thrives in a fast-paced setting
• Strong knowledge of tax, regulatory and compliance frameworks

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) qualification
• 4+ years post articles experience
• Previous fund asset management or financial services experience required; private equity/private credit fund experience preferred
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• People management experience
• Multiple currency experience

Competencies:

• Devotion to Quality
• Planning
• Result‑Oriented
• Structuring
• Adaptability
• Client-focused
• Flexibility
• Stress Resistance
• Analysing and forming opinions
• Situational Awareness

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.