Senior Investment Accountant | Gauteng

Recruiter:

Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000120/Strat

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R500 000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:
Stratlab – Where Talent Meets Its People.
We connect brilliant minds with companies that actually get them. Serious about growth, light on the drama.

We're currently looking for a Senior Investment Accountant to join a leading alternative investments business. This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong finance professional who thrives in a high-performance environment and enjoys working across fund accounting, investment reporting, transactions, treasury, and strategic finance.

Gain exposure to sophisticated investment structures, complex transactions, and one of the fastest-growing sectors in financial services, while partnering closely with senior leadership and investment professionals.

At Stratlab, we focus on culture fit, long-term impact, and building relationships that last, because great work happens when people belong.

Think this is you? Let's make it happen.

POSITION INFO:

Senior Investment Accountant

Join a High-Growth Alternative Investments Business

An exciting opportunity exists for a technically strong accounting professional to join a leading investment management business operating in the alternative investments sector.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role offers exposure to fund accounting, investment reporting, NAV calculations, treasury, taxation, compliance, investor reporting, and transaction support within a sophisticated investment environment.

Why Apply?

Exposure to alternative investments, private debt, infrastructure and fund management
Broad role spanning accounting, reporting, treasury, tax and compliance
Direct interaction with senior leadership and investment professionals
Involvement in complex transactions and strategic financial decision-making
Excellent long-term career growth within investments and fund management

Key Requirements

BCom Accounting (Honours advantageous)
Completed audit articles
5+ years' experience in fund accounting, investment accounting or financial services
Strong IFRS knowledge
Advanced Excel skills
Sage Pastel/Sage One experience advantageous

Ideal Candidate

A detail-oriented and commercially minded finance professional with strong technical accounting skills, excellent analytical ability, and the confidence to operate in a fast-paced investment environment.
If you're looking to move beyond traditional accounting and gain meaningful exposure to investments, transactions, and fund management, we'd love to hear from you.

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