Job no: 574567
Work type: Full time
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Categories: 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 their team in the provision of a high quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients, including the preparation of data, book-keeping and relatively less complex accounting processes. Responsible for delivering specified deliverables to clients in accordance with internal and external deadlines. All these under review and supervision of the Client Account Manager.
Duties and responsibilities

• Maintains proper filing and documentation of all relevant documentation pertaining to assigned clients
• Collect appropriate data from clients and input into database as required
• Performs book keeping tasks, bank reconciliations, prepare VAT returns, monthly and quarterly management reports
• Assists with the preparation of statutory financial statements and corporation tax returns
• Assists with high volume transactional tasks (such as invoicing and payments)
• Meets the statutory and corporate deadlines in respect of each client. Files approved VAT returns and CT returns electronically
• Provide assistance during statutory or internal audits (queries and follow ups)
• Various other miscellaneous tasks as instructed from time to time
• Deal with clients’ queries in a timely manner
• Escalate client/work issues to Client Account Manager/Line Manager
• Post time accurately in the internal time management system keeping to relevant submission deadline
• Ensure appropriate controls, policies, processes and procedures are implemented and adhered to

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines
• Desirable to pursue professional accounting qualification – ACCA/ACA/AAT
• Desirable to have gained experience in an accounting practice environment
• 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 both written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

Key results Areas & Key Performance Indicators

• 99% Data Entry completeness and accuracy into the Accounting system
• Support process enhancement initiatives and utilize existing systems
• 100% Adherence to ISO27001 Data/information Security protocols
• Ensure timeliness and correctness of data provided to clients
• Support the report preparation and simple calculation for given client portfolio, ensures correctness of entries into the accounting system
• 100% timely and accurate personal time writing and productivity in line with personal target

Critical competencies for success
Operational Excellence

• Will take advantage of learning opportunities to meet needs of current job
• Has a good understanding of technicalities of own role
• Promptly and efficiently completes work assignments

Commercial Awareness

• Good understanding how immediate team interact with other teams to deliver results
• Understand and apply TMF’s code of conduct and values

Leadership & Resource Management

• Provides guidance on basic tasks to colleagues in immediate team where possible
• Manages personal workload effectively

Interpersonal Skills

• Responds to and anticipates client needs in a timely and professional manner
• Listens actively, considers people’s concerns or feedback and adjusts own behavior in a helpful manner.

Client Excellence

• Consistently strives to provide a quality service
• Implements the necessary steps of the service process
• Handles complaints and difficult customers in positive and effective manner, taking into account global and cultural differences
• Takes responsibility for obtaining and sharing required information with others
• Understands clients, identifies their needs and creates positive first impressions

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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