Accountant

5 days ago

South Africa Altum Full time R500 000 - R700 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.

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​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 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; and
  • Ensure 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; and
  • Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.

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Skills & Experience

  • SAIPA / AGA or equivalent qualification.
  • Strong financial services experience (2-4 years).
  • IT literate and confident with word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Previous fund administration (Real Estate or Private Equity) experience will be beneficial. 

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