Chartered Accountant

Company and Job Description:

Our client, a leading player in the Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) space, offers an outsourced Investment Reporting solution to a range of institutional clients, is seeking a mature and experienced CA(SA) to step into a 6-month contract role, providing leadership and operational oversight to a team of approximately 30 individuals.

The successful incumbent will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of investment reporting services while the business focuses on a critical project.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at a strategic level, engage with senior stakeholders, and influence operational excellence within a highly specialised environment.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight on the day-to-day delivery of investment reporting services to institutional clients
• Manage client escalations and ensure timely resolution of issues
• Lead, support, and guide direct reports and the broader team on people management and performance
• Deliver monthly reporting to internal management committees and governance forums
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the investment reporting value chain
• Ensure operational efficiency and adherence to reporting standards and controls

• Qualified CA(SA) – non-negotiable

• Minimum 8–10 years post-qualification experience
• Proven experience within pension fund audits, asset management, or fund administration
• Strong exposure to investment reporting environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• High attention to detail and governance mindset
• Advanced Excel and reporting systems exposure advantageous