Help Us Build New Markets
We are not a development firm and we are not looking for typical development skills. We are looking for talented candidates who believe in the power of the private sector to make a difference in the world's toughest places. If that's you, contact us.
Finance and Operations Manager
CrossBoundary Group
Location : Ideally, the candidate will be based in South Africa, but alternatives in the UK, Kenya, and Mauritius can be considered if practically viable.
About the Firm
CrossBoundary Group is a mission-driven investment and advisory firm that unlocks the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. Our advisory clients include governments, development finance institutions, private equity firms, Fortune 100 companies, and research institutions.
Job Description
The CrossBoundary Group is recruiting a full-time Finance and Operations Manager to lead and oversee compliance of its direct investment vehicles. The Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements, head up internal controls and processes, manage financial operations, and act as the contact point for all service providers including outsourced accountants, auditors, and other related parties. This person will work closely with the investment teams to ensure strong financial returns and compliance.
Who You Are
Self-starter who is passionate about creating lasting change in frontier and developing markets. You should have a background and interest in accounting for alternative investment funds, be a problem-solver, and a strategic thinker.
Primary Responsibilities
- Primary financial business partner to our Advisory business, helping to provide management reporting and analysis to all project managers.
- Oversee the financial close process for all entities, ensuring it meets the standards needed for accurate reporting and analysis.
- Monitor cash flow.
- Manage quarterly and annual investor financial reporting processes, including approval of financial statements.
- Design and implement a robust internal control environment across all entities and ensure adherence to group reporting policies.
- Prepare budgets and forecasts for fund entities.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute the firm’s strategic business plan, focusing on financial growth and operational excellence.
- Manage and mentor the finance and operations team, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with other department heads to ensure alignment of financial and operational strategies with overall business goals.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative and technical accounting skills, be a Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIMA, or similar qualification, and have 5-8 years post qualification experience, preferably in private equity, venture capital or infrastructure fund management.
Think you have what it takes but are not sure you check every box? If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Employer
CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer.
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