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General Information

Job ID
36286
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Work Types
Permanent
Categories
Administration, Client Accounting, Funds


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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 12,000+ 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

TMF Fund Services is an independent alternative fund administrator with over two decades of experience in providing an extensive range of services, coupled with a very personal approach. We combine our technology, expertise and global infrastructure to deliver a customized package of services to our clients. These include Fund Administration, Investor Services, Portfolio & Managed Account Services, Depositary and Corporate Services.


Key Responsibilities
  • Managed client product delivery and fund administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial and investor reporting deliverables.
  • Prepared and reviewed management accounts, financial statements, capital call and distribution notices, management fee calculations, and investor registers.
  • Coordinated audit and tax processes, liaising with auditors and tax advisors to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Served as a primary client contact, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering exceptional client service.
  • Led client meetings and collaborated with valuation, treasury, investor relations, and other key stakeholders.
  • Supported the onboarding, training, and development of junior team members.
  • Interpreted fund documentation and service agreements to ensure compliance with operational and reporting requirements.

Key Requirements

           Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting

  • At least 3 years’ experience in Fund accounting for Alternative Funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt) with at least 1 years’ experience as a reviewer or
  • A qualified accountant ideally ACCA, CA, or CIMA
  • Good knowledge of IFRS and ideally other GAAPs
  • Knowledge of Investran and/or Yardi– this would be considered as advantage
  • Familiarity with tax-efficient European fund structures and related investment vehicles and regulatory requirements – this would be considered as advantage
  • Other characteristics: accurate, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, deadline driven and able to maintain a portfolio of clients

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

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!