South Africa Job Openings

TMF Group

Client Accountant

Cape Town

FULL TIME

October 17, 2024

Job no: 574226
Work type: Full time
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Categories: Client Accounting, Capital Markets, Private Equity and Real Estate, Funds
Office Location: Cape Town

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About TMF Group
TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. Our 11 000+ experts and 125+ offices in 87 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success
Job purpose
Supports more complex tasks in the daily bookkeeping procedures. Responsible for posting transactions in Accounting system which do not require Senior level. Reviews drafts prepared by Assistants and Administrators, suggest amendments. Prepares management accounts, financial statements and filings (tax filings) under review and supervision of their team’s Senior. Answers basic queries from clients and provide them with requested documentation.
Key Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the timely completeness and accuracy of the accounting records while using the appropriate functionalities of the mandated systems (DAX)
Responsible for the accurate preparation of primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP)
Responsible for meeting the indicated deadlines for each allocated client
Responsible for preparing all compliance related filings (tax filings)
Executes primary documents in accordance with accounting for fixed assets, inventory items, settlements with customers, payroll
Some day-to-day contact for clients under the guidance of the team’s Senior (JB4)
Responsible for the accurate booking of all journal entries and accounting documents into the general ledger for allocated clients (depreciation, prepayments, re-evaluations)
Reviews accounting entries processed by assistants & executives. Processes other entries, such as accruals, depreciation, re-valuation and any other needed for a complete financial closure
Assists in the maintenance of the chart of accounts, sub-ledger accounts and other accounting application configurations
Identifies out-of-scope service and providing respective information to the team leader/manager
Maintains contact with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries and other involved parties to obtain the required information for reporting purposes and deal with queries and follow up
Keeps up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation

Key Requirements

Degree holder in Accountancy or business-related disciplines
Candidate with 2-4 job experience is preferred
Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves
Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
Fluency in English is preferred
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

What's in it for you?
An exciting opportunity in an international company
Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
A career within an ever evolving market
Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange
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Advertised: 17 Oct 2024 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2024 South Africa Standard Time

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