# Fund Accountant

**Company:** [Growth Lending](null/companies/qm2f9tSXXiRdrYiKxmQHY6.md)
**Location:** Cape Town, South Africa
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Finance and People

[Apply for this job](null/view/0b739140-fb7a-4294-8abb-8baad820cc07)

## Description

**We are Growth Lending**, we work with innovative and high-growth companies, helping them to accelerate their growth by providing flexible credit solutions. We provide facilities from £2m to £20m and have lent more than £1bn to more than 500 companies and counting. We have a global footprint, with offices in London, Manchester, Bristol, Atlanta and Cape Town.

**This position** presents a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and will go to an outstanding individual who can demonstrate the necessary skills and a voracious appetite to develop. You will be helping to run the engine room of the organisation’s main deliverables in a high-performance, high-growth environment.

## Requirements

### Key Responsibilities

**You will be involved in all aspects of fund accounting to ensure that deals are properly funded, tracked, and reported. Your core duties will include:**

-   Conducting daily/monthly income and bank reconciliations.
-   Managing proactive cash forecasting.
-   Executing waterfall calculations and handling drawdowns.
-   Providing compliance oversight across fund activities.
-   Assisting with both investor and statutory reporting.
-   Taking on a variety of ad-hoc tasks and projects designed to accelerate your learning and broaden your expertise.

**To ensure you can be productive from your very first week, we require clear demonstration of the following:**

-   Education: A completed degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly relevant field, with a strong academic track record.
-   Experience: At least one prior role in a relevant accounting or finance environment. You must have the practical foundation necessary along with strong Excel skills.
-   Qualifications: You do not need to be a fully qualified CA. However, you must be actively pursuing a recognised accounting qualification (e.g., SAICA, CIMA, ACCA) or be able to clearly demonstrate how your chosen professional route equips you with the necessary tools to succeed in this role.
-   Attributes: Exceptional accuracy, smart application of financial principles, and a genuinely self-motivated, eager-to-learn mindset.

## Benefits

-   Exceptional support and professional growth