Assistant Manager

3 weeks ago

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

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Role Summary

This is a key management position. We would expect the Assistant Manager to have at least 3 years' experience working in a similar organisation or audit practice. They should hold a suitable professional qualification (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA) ideally with some Lux GAAP experience. Previous experience in either Capital Markets, Real Estate, Private Debt Funds or Private Equity Funds will be beneficial. The Assistant Manager should be capable of acting autonomously and would report to a Manager/Senior Manager or the Director but would also be responsible for the supervision of other staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Manager or above by running a portfolio of varied clients in a managerial capacity ensuring that client deliverables are prepared on a timely basis and liaising with admin teams to ensure deadlines and other requirements.
  • Review annual financial statements prepared in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS.
  • Co-ordinate audits for client entities where applicable.
  • Prepare / review drawdown and distribution calculations plus notices on an ad hoc basis when requested by clients.
  • Prepare / review management accounts, NAVs and annual financial statements, in accordance with the relevant GAAP (Lux GAAP, IFRS) for more complex client groups.
  • Provide on the job coaching and supervision to more junior members of the accounting team.
  • To develop and maintain good staff relations generally in the Firm, locally and with other jurisdictions.
  • To demonstrate strong accounting technical knowledge when dealing with admin teams, client personnel and auditors.
  • To ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
  • To maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
  • To monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
  • To monitor the performance of any junior staff allocated to you and bring any concerns to the attention of the relevant Director.
  • To identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Managers or Director.
  • To ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.
  • To keep a personal up-to-date awareness of current industry issues, e.g. changes in legislation, relevant accounting standards.
  • Establish credibility with clients.
  • Oversee the quality of client service provided by direct reports.
  • Be responsible for building and maintaining productive working relationships with clients and external contacts.
  • Ensure accuracy of billing.
  • Ensure time sheets are up to date at all times.
  • Produce and manage fee estimates and quotations where required.

Skills & Experience

  • At least 3 years' experience working in a similar organisation or audit practice.
  • Experience in managing a team.
  • Hold a suitable professional qualification (CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA).
  • Strong communications skills to engage at all levels and develop internal and external business relationships.
  • Lux GAAP knowledge will be beneficial.
  • Experience in either of the following asset classes will be beneficial: Capital Markets structures, Real Estate structures, Debt Funds, Private Equity Funds.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Administrative, and Customer Service

Industries

Financial Services, Accounting, and Capital Markets

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