Retirement Fund Accountant

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa NMG Benefits Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

ROLE OVERVIEW

To provide professional accounting and administrative support to the Portfolio Manager by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and the timely completion of all financial and audit-related deliverables.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting and Financial Reporting

  • Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts and reconciliations
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial transactions
  • Calculate and complete monthly PAYE returns
  • Upload bank statements to the administrative system in a timely manner
  • Support the Portfolio Manager with any ad hoc accounting and financial reporting requirements

Annual Financial Statements and Audit Support

  • Prepare comprehensive audit files, including draft Financial Statements
  • Ensure audit deliverables are completed within agreed SLA timelines
  • Address and resolve audit, actuarial, and trustee-related queries efficiently

General Office and Administrative Support

  • Maintain knowledge and application of accounting policies, systems, and procedures
  • Understand the purpose, structure, and policies of the organisation
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments
  • Utilise MS Excel and other relevant computer applications (e.g., spreadsheets, email, PowerPoint)
  • Operate standard office equipment including photocopiers, printers, and scanners

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications

  • Matric (Grade 12) with a minimum of 5 years' accounting experience within a Retirement Administration environment
  • A National Diploma or BCom Degree in Accounting (or equivalent qualification) is required

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounting or similar financial role
  • Experience within the Employee Benefits industry will be advantageous

Skills Required

  • Strong planning and organisational ability
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and tidiness (measured through desk audits)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including spelling and grammar)
  • Professional client interaction and customer service orientation
  • Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism in all client and colleague interactions
  • Works collaboratively within a diverse team environment
  • Proactive, accountable, and self-motivated

ABOUT US

At
NMG Benefits
, we are driven by a simple yet powerful philosophy:
Finding a Better Way.
This commitment shapes everything we do, from consulting to crafting innovative solutions for brighter financial futures. Our expertise spans consulting, actuarial, and administration services in healthcare and retirement fund environments, enhanced by personalised financial planning for individuals. This comprehensive approach enables us to deliver seamless, end-to-end solutions tailored to the needs of employers and their employees.

We encourage our clients to view employee benefits through an actuarial lens, fostering policies that drive productivity, loyalty, and engagement. Our focus is on protecting the financial security of employees while ensuring the long-term stability of the organisations they serve - building enduring and successful partnerships.

At NMG, our leadership and team recognise the privilege and trust placed in us to safeguard our clients' financial wellbeing. We're proud to be the trusted advisors of over 50 blue-chip South African companies, guiding their strategies with insights that inspire confidence and results.

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