Fund Services, Client Accountant, CI - Cape Town at TMF Group

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the timely completeness and accuracy of the accounting records while using the appropriate functionalities of the mandated systems.
• 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 Irish GAAP)
• Responsible for meeting the indicated deadlines for each allocated client
• Responsible for preparing all compliance related filings (like CBI and tax filings)
• Executes primary documents in accordance with accounting for fixed assets, inventory items, settlements with customers
• Some day-to-day contact for clients under the guidance of the team’s supervisor/manager.
• 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 & administrators. 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

Job specific requirements

• Degree holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines
• Candidate with similar previous experience
• 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

Key results Areas & Key Performance Indicators

• 99% Data Entry completeness and accuracy into the Accounting system
• 99% Compliance to Tax Reporting Deadlines
• 100%  Adherence to ISO27001 Data/information Security protocols
• Ensure timeliness and correctness of data provided to clients
• 100% timely and accurate personal time writing and in line with personal productivity target
• Ensure the team’s entities remain fully compliant with accounting and tax legislation
• Support process enhancement and continuous process improvements, utilising systems as required
• Zero Customer escalations related to delivery within your span of control