Trainee Accountant

6 days ago

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

Acting as a Trainee Accountant within the Altum Group, undertaking a range of accounting duties such as bookkeeping, performing bank and investment portfolio reconciliations and preparing some simple annual financial statements under direction from your designated superiors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
  • Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests.
  • Assist with the completion of routine audit queries.
  • Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
  • Maintain accurate records on AllVue / NavOne and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping.
  • Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.
  • For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary.
  • Maintain and monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior.
  • Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed.
  • Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures.
  • Ensure time records are always up to date.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
  • Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company.
  • Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
  • Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
  • Ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.

Skills & Experience

  • BCom Degree/ Diploma with Financial Accounting 3.
  • Desire to learn and gather technical financial services knowledge through training.
  • IT literacy and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Previous experience in either Capital Markets, Real Estate, Private Debt Funds or Private Equity Funds will be beneficial.
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