Published 2026-04-04
Ninety One is South Africa’s largest investment manager and the only one with a global presence. The firm has 22 offices across 15 countries on five continents and manages R3.4 trillion of assets on behalf of clients (as at 31 December 2025).
Established in Cape Town in 1991 as part of the Investec Group, Ninety One demerged and rebranded in 2020, becoming an independent firm dual-listed in London and Johannesburg. Always an active manager, Ninety One today offers strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and private markets to institutions, advisors and individual investors around the world
About the team:
The Finance team at Ninety One is a global function operating across three regions: South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. The team is responsible for budgeting and forecasting, regulatory and statutory reporting and maintaining robust internal controls within a dynamic and evolving regulatory environment. As a Financial Accountant, you will collaborate and communicate with colleagues across different regions, providing valuable exposure to Ninety One’s global operations.
In this role you will:
Take responsibility for the accounting, tax and statutory reporting of Ninety One companies
Be responsible for the preparation of regular board reports and regulatory returns
Take responsibility for month end accounting processes
Prepare VAT returns
Monthly management reporting
Liaise with the auditors for the year end audit
Liaise with the tax service provider for the annual tax return
Review and approving invoice batches from the accounts payable team
Ad-hoc projects
Keep abreast of accounting, tax and regulatory changes
Collaborate with other Finance team members
Collaborate with other Ninety One teams to enhance cross functional effectiveness
You should consider applying if you have:
CA(SA) with relevant experience and strong understanding of IFRS
Ability to research, analyse and implement changes in IFRS and regulatory requirements
Strong attention to detail and willingness to get involved with all levels of the accounting and reporting process
Previous management or financial accounting experience as well as experience with VAT highly beneficial
Experience with Oracle Fusion or Hyperion Essbase desirable
Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:
The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
A strong belief in doing the right thing #J-18808-Ljbffr
