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General Information

Job ID
34617
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Work Types
Full Time
Categories
Client Accounting


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About TMF Group

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.


Discover the Role

The role will be responsible for undertaking bookkeeping, accounting and reporting services for a portfolio of Private, Corporate and EBT Client entities administered by TMF. The role holder will be required to undertake directed work and take responsibility for the achievement of the deadlines.


Key Responsibilities
  • Undertaking the bookkeeping for a portfolio of private and corporate clients and conducting full, detailed reviews of own work prior to submission for review by the Senior Accountant.
  • Demonstrating competence with all 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.
  • Maintaining pro-active communication to ensure that the 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 Client Accountant may be requested to perform any other ad hoc duties or projects as requested by the Accounting Manager



Key Requirements

2-5 years’ experience in the financial services industry 

Previous bookkeeping experience is a must have

Previous client accounting / fund accounting experience would be an asset

Have commenced or intends to commence study towards the completion of a professional accountancy qualification

Ability to plan and organise oneself to meet challenging deadlines

Ability to learn quickly and work within a team under the guidance of a manager /mentor



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
  • Our South Africa-based employees benefit from a comprehensive package that supports wellbeing, development, and work-life balance
  • Hybrid working model
  • A career within an ever evolving market

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!