Accountant - Family Office

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa b480bd47-ca15-4bef-b421-42f64740dcc3 Full time R560 000 - R1 400 000 per year

Role summary

We are seeking an accountant to join our Family Office team in our Cape Town office. This is a position suitable for candidates, preferably with more than 2 years' experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation ideally with some private equity or private debt experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognised professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Key responsibilitie

  • sPreparation 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 NavOne, Allvue and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
  • .Prepare management accounts, NAVs and annual financial statements, in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS
  • .Ensure that bank accounts and investment portfolios have been reconciled in accordance with the Company's procedures and that all reconciling items are satisfactorily resolved
  • .Provide on the job coaching and supervision to more junior members of the accounting team
  • .To maintain and develop good relationships with client personnel
  • .To develop and maintain good staff relations generally in the Firm
  • .To demonstrate strong technical accounting 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 ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards
  • .Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; an
  • dEnsure time records are always up to date
  • .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; an
  • dEffectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate

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Skills & Experienc**

  • e SAIPA / AGA or equivalent qualificatio
  • n.Strong financial services experience (2-4 years
  • ).IT literate and confident with word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheet
  • s.Excellent attention to detai
  • l.Previous fund administration (Real Estate or Private Equity) experience will be beneficia

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