Fund Accountant
Apply now
Job no: 575914
Work type: Full time
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Categories: Client Accounting, Private Equity and Real Estate, Funds
Office Location: Cape Town
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website.
About TMF
We provide employee, financial and legal administration so that firms can invest and operate safely around the world. TMF Group is a single global team with over 10,000 colleagues in 125 offices across 86 jurisdictions, covering 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow. We bring common culture and ways of working, investing heavily in our people and platform to provide a high level of quality and security to our clients. We exist to give clients a global solution to what otherwise requires many local providers, each with their individual operational complexity and risk. Our clients include the majority of the Fortune Global 500, FTSE 100 and top 300 private equity firms. We see ourselves as a partner to them, keeping them on top of complex rules and regulations in the countries where they are active. We recognise that what we do is critical to our clients’ reputation and integrity. That is why we have made flawless service our single obsession. Great service starts with our people, so colleague and client engagement are the two measures we care most about, driving our management agenda and investment.
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking the bookkeeping for a portfolio of investment fund structures in Investran and conducting full, detailed reviews of own work prior to submission for review by a senior client accountant.
Preparation and reconciliation of monthly bank accounts.
Maintaining pro-active communication to ensure that the Fund Accounting Manager is kept appraised of the status of all deliverables.
Working closely with counterparts on other teams to ensure seamless and coordinated service delivery.
Maintaining files in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
Proactively look to develop own skills within the wider business and assisting other teams
In addition to the duties listed above, the Fund Accountant may be requested to perform any other ad hoc duties or projects as requested by the Fund Accounting Manager.
Preparation of quarterly management accounts & annual financial statements (including assisting with the audit process)
Demonstrating competence with all fund accounting work and progressing with more complex cases and an increased volume of work as knowledge of the entities and accounting standards (and professional studies) increases
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
3 years’ experience in financial services industry
Have commenced or intends to commence study towards the completion of a professional accountancy qualification
Good knowledge of IFRS and ideally other GAAPs
Knowledge of Investran
Familiarity with tax-efficient European fund structures and related investment vehicles and regulatory requirements – this would be considered as advantage
Other characteristics: promptly and efficiently completes work assignments, manages personal workload effectively, responds to and anticipates client needs in a timely & professional manner, listens actively, considers people’s concerns & ability to adjust approach accordingly, consistently strives to provide a quality service, takes responsibility for obtaining & sharing required information with others, acts with highest level of integrity at all times and acts in a professional manner.
What's in it for you?
An exciting opportunity in an international company
Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
A career within an ever evolving market
Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange
Want to know more about a career with TMF Group? Watch this video:
Advertised: 02 Jan 2025 South Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Feb 2025 South Africa Standard Time
Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend