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Senior Accounting and Tax Accountant

1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa TMF Group Full time

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The role is responsible for supporting the team and the Client Account Manager (CAM) in the provision of a high-quality client service.

  • Work autonomously on day-to-day tasks for their allocated portfolio - typically more complex entities and platinum clients in the team's portfolio
  • Ensure deliverables for the allocated portfolio are met
  • Support the target operating model by ensuring appropriate tasks are completed by more junior members of the team
  • Assist the CAM with the review of work completed by junior members of the team and is a vocal proponent of the service/quality standards expected from the team when necessary during busy periods
  • Adhere to agreed timeline/schedules - statutory and client deadlines, audit plans, internal work schedules such as iXBRL
  • Support the CAM in providing guidance and training to more junior members of the team
  • Foster strong client relationship
  • Support change initiatives through participation in projects, sharing ideas and implementation of changes to procedures or new 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 UK GAAP)
  • Responsible for preparing compliance related filings (CBI and tax)
  • Review accounting entries processed by Trainee and Client Accountants.
  • Assist the CAM on the wider team portfolio when required
  • Build and maintain strong relationship with clients and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Perform daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc)
  • Manage the audit process and support the wider team in adhering to the overall audit plan
  • Support the CAM by ensuring that less complex tasks are appropriately allocated to the more junior team members
  • Assist the CAM in reviewing the work of junior team members
  • Provide support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations
  • Oversee month-end and year-end close activities (balance sheet and cash account reconciliations, roll forward financial statement preparation, reviewing all reconciliations)
  • Oversee VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings and support the CAM in overseeing the delivery of these tasks across the team portfolio
  • Keep up to date with changes in accounting and tax legislation
  • Provide technical support to the team
  • Support the CAM in maintaining and maximizing revenues for the team portfolio including the invoicing cycle to ensure all fees are billed

Job specific requirement

  • Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
  • Candidate with at least 1-year PQE
  • Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable
  • Resourceful, independent, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize 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 required
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system
  • Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice/client accounting administration/financial services business background with strong client servicing skills is desirable

Key results areas and performance indicators

  • Autonomously work on a specific number of entities and their related recurring annual and day to day tasks
  • Support process enhancement and continuous process improvements, utilizing systems as required
  • Ensure the entities within client portfolio remain fully compliant with relevant local accounting and tax legislation

Operational Excellence

  • Demonstrate the ability to make decisions based on insight and knowledge that impact the immediate team
  • Accountable and responsible for ensuring high standards of delivery to clients
  • Actively engage with clients to understand needs and will place a high priority on client service and satisfaction
  • Prioritize clients' issues and address them accordingly
  • Will keep up to date with business trends / changes in the law
  • Can demonstrate the impact of own actions on immediate team

Leadership & Resource Management

  • Plan, co-ordinate and manage internal and external resources to deliver results in a timely, accurate and professional manager
  • Informally manage expectations of more senior colleagues regularly
  • Will share knowledge to ensure targets are met

Mandatory skills

  • Ideally ACCA, ACA qualified with one year post qualification experience
  • Technical ability
  • Client focus
  • Excel skills - intermediate level
  • Ambition to develop
  • Willingness to progress
  • Quick learner
  • Preference: IFRS experience. Otherwise, UK GAAP may be considered as well

Interpersonal Skills

  • Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations with regards to delivery, escalating concerns as appropriate
  • Can deal with conflict in a controlled manner and persuade other 'Executive' level staff.
  • Build credibility across all stakeholder groups
  • Able to engage with individuals across all areas of an organization around their area of specialism

Client Excellence

  • Manage expectations so clients always feel valued
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities and seeking solution
  • Ensure relevant information is obtained and shared as needed

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

Applications close: 05 May 2024 South Africa Standard Time

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.

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