Overview: Our client, a well-established hedge fund in South Africa with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager – CA(SA) to oversee management accounts, financial operations, audit facilitation, and tax compliance. This role involves preparing annual financial statements, collaborating on process automation with the data team, and ensuring regulatory adherence in a dynamic office environment.Responsibilities:Preparation of management accounts, associated financial function (payments, debtors, creditors) including consolidation calculations and monthly reporting to directors of the figuresPreparation of accounting/tax technical opinions as and when necessaryFacilitation of internal and external audit functionPreparation of annual financial statementsPreparation of income tax returnsWorking with the data team on automation of various elements within the finance team's processes to help speed up processes and manage workloadRequirements:CA (SA) – newly qualified or 1-2 years' experienceStrong technical knowledge – Accounting (including Group accounting), IFRS and tax and willingness and ability to keep up to date on developmentsWilling to develop a thorough understanding of regulation as it pertains to investment management, in particular hedge funds, where relevant to the finance function – For example capital adequacy requirements, AFS disclosureCapable of working overtime, including weekends, when neededAble to travel as and when necessaryAble to work in the office full time (generally a minimum of 4 x week)Capability to perform effectively in an open-plan environment, which may occasionally be noisyKnowledge: Strong technical knowledge – Accounting (including Group accounting), IFRS and tax and willingness and ability to keep up to date on developmentsWilling to develop a thorough understanding of regulation as it pertains to investment management, in particular hedge funds, where relevant to the finance function – For example capital adequacy requirements, AFS disclosure Skills and Competencies: Aptitude for figures and the accounting thereofAccuracy with exceptional attention to detail, but with the ability to see the bigger pictureStrong Microsoft Office skills and adaptability to different processing/reporting systemsProblem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAnalytical skillsDecision-making skillsSelf-starter, self-reliant, proactive, and takes the initiative (NB)Organizing, prioritizing, and planning skills (NB)Exceptional time management skills – ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectivelyMotivated, enthusiastic, positive, high energy, and active participant in the teamAdaptable and flexible to change, willing to assist others in the team, and adaptable in a dynamic environment with shifting prioritiesAbility to work well and communicate with different teams across the businessResilience and capability of working under prolonged periods of stressEffective stress management
