Role: Accountant, Family Office Jurisdiction: South Africa Role summaryThis 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.Key responsibilitiesPreparation 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 and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping.Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.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.General ResponsibilitiesTo maintain and develop good relationships with client personnel.To develop and maintain good staff relations generally in the Firm.To demonstrate strong accounting technical 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.FinancialEnsure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; andEnsure time records are always up to date.Time Management 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; andEffectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.Skills & ExperienceSAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification.Strong financial services experience (1-2 years) preferred.IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.Experience in private debt or private equity would be advantageous.
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