Manager- Cfo Services

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa The Catalyst Group Full time

Clearwater

Clearwater is a boutique investment advisory, accounting and governance firm delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients’ ever-changing needs.

High level about the Role

The CFO Services Manager is a key role within the firm and will provide support on the following service offerings: investment fund accounting & reporting oversight, as well as performing management company accounting and operational functions for client organizations. This is a varied and versatile role where client service and back-office functions will need to be carried out.

Reporting Structure

The Manager will report directly to the Managing Director - CFO Services.

Remuneration Level

Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Accounting, General Ledger, Administration & Operations_

Management Company Level:

- Provide accounting and bookkeeping at the Company level
- Perform bank reconciliations and expense allocations
- Prepare quarterly financial statements
- Coordinate the completion of tax filings with external tax accountants

Fund Level:

- Supervise fund administration team, to ensure proper reporting
- Oversee period-end close process, reviewing procedures and eliminating inefficiencies
- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for

investors and other applicable parties
- Oversee and facilitate annual audits
- Coordinate the completion of tax filings with external tax accountants
- Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting_
- Develop and maintain financial budgeting (budget vs. actual) reports including profit and loss for

the Company
- Review and analyze financial results and provide recommendations
- Financial, Cash Management & Treasury Services_
- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
- Manage wire process and banking platforms
- Review and approve all disbursements, capital calls, and distributions
- Review and approve management fee and carried interest calculations
- Additional CFO Services_
- Act as liaison to attorneys, administrators, auditors, regulators, etc. including participating in
- conference calls, as requested.
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of control narratives
- Develop accounting policies and procedures, such as valuation, expense allocation, investment allocation, etc.
- Respond to investor requests and any ad-hoc reporting needed

Skills & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics is required.
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
- Microsoft proficient - Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of accounting systems, including Quickbooks
- Minimum 7 years’ experience within the Investment Management sector, which may include audit, fund administration or in-house investment adviser accounting
- Expert level understanding of investment management and private equity
- Prior experience in dealing with clients and managing relationships from a service perspective.

Additional Qualities
- Solid organization skills and ability to work under pressure
- An innovative and entrepreneurial nature.
- The ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams including compliance and operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be disciplined and organized;
- Detailed knowledge of economic theory and financial terminology.
- A professional and confident demeanor, and exhibit patience when working with clients and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to make informed and logical management decisions.
- The ability to remain calm and think analytically during stressful situations.

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