TMF

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

It is an area experiencing significant growth in TMF, thus providing an opportunity for great career development.

1.      Strategy

1.1.        Understand the importance of revenue, productivity, chargeability and the client relationship and effectively apply this understanding to daily tasks.

2.      Operations

2.1.        Responsible for delivering specified deliverables (see below) to clients in accordance with internal and external deadlines 

2.2.        Ensure appropriate controls, policies and processes are adhered to 

2.3.        Create and maintain relevant records

2.4.        Assist with implementing changes to procedures, guidelines, etc. 

2.5.        Escalate client/work issues to Senior Accountants/Manager 

2.6.        Assist other members of the team, giving guidance and mentoring as required 

2.7.        Collect appropriate data from clients and input into database as required     

2.8.        Report to Senior Accountants or Manager as required 

2.9.        Answer questions in a timely manner 

2.10.     Establish and maintain a good working relationship with clients 

2.11.     Deal with, act on, or assign correspondence from third parties including tax authorities, lawyers, partners, etc.    

2.12.     Support the implementation and updating of systems     

2.13.     Various other miscellaneous tasks as instructed from time to time

3.      Client service

3.1.        Support clients with service delivery matters

3.2.        Attend client meetings, as required

3.3.        Prepare client work in accordance with procedures

3.4.        Work with clients to ensure required data is received in good time

3.5.        Prepare and submit approved returns, submissions, accounts, reports et al as applicable 

4.      Financial and commercial management

4.1.        Post time accurately in the internal time management system keeping to relevant submission deadline 

4.2.        Identify opportunities for additional work with clients, ensuring identification, understanding of requirement, delivery and billing thereof     

4.3.        Ensure the correct reporting of time spent for work on portfolios    

4.4.        Assist with client billing and debtor management.

5.      Technical Expertise

5.1.        Liaise with tax authorities, lawyers, trustees and TMF offices on technical issues

5.2.        Use specific software programs and maintain databases as required 

5.3.        Develop technical knowledge through reading and attendance at appropriate (internal and external) training courses, seminars, etc  

6.      Team-based responsibilities (tbc Team leaders)

6.1.        Inputting information in system

6.2.        Assist with the review of work across all service lines, including HR and Payroll 

6.3.        Review, test and reconcile the work and data received from third parties

6.4.        Set up and maintain computerized entity financial databases

6.5.        Banking, cash and cashbook maintenance

6.6.        Debtor and creditors maintenance and reconciliations 

6.7.        VAT returns

6.8.        Monthly and quarterly management reports

6.9.        Statutory reporting, including assisting in preparing AFS and populating corporate tax returns

6.10.     Assist with the onboarding of new clients

6.11.     Assist with the co-ordination of monthly and annual trackers

6.12.     Perform any other reasonable assignment requested by management

6.13.     Personal utilization of 90% - whereby 90% of hours are aligned to client work and service delivery

Key competencies:

1. Be organized, logical and thorough in the execution of their function

2.       Ability to follow defined processes through basic problem solving.

3.       Deadline oriented person with the ability to work under pressure.

4.       Ability to prioritize and manage personal workload

5.       Excellent time management and organisational skills

6.       Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

7.       Strives to meet service delivery standards.

8.       Able to responds to client needs in a timely and professional manner.

9.       Excellent communication skills with the ability to build good working relations at all levels, communicate clearly and act with courtesy.

10.   Ability to maintain confidentiality

11.   Is a team player

12.   Be trustworthy, considerate and live the TMF values

13. Understands personal development areas and is driven to 'bridge' gaps.

Key knowledge and experience

1.       Financial background with similar experience Graduate in a relevant field or studying towards a recognized financial/commercial qualification, e.g. Bcom Accounting

2.       1+ years full function Creditors, Debtors and Bookkeeping experience 

3.       Understand age analysis of accounts and understand general ledger structures.

4.       Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

5.       Experience with bookkeeping systems and reporting software. Pastel accounting knowledge will be advantages.

6.       Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

7.       Other characteristics: accurate, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team

• All employees are given a UPs to be able to work during loadshedding
• Quarterly team building once a quarter for all employees
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where individuals are able to grow and shape their careers
• Biannual team building and year end celebration
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF
• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best