Accountant

Iq-Eq; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in South Africa seeks an Accounting professional to manage accounting processes for a portfolio of re/insurance clients. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting degree, possess 1-3 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in advanced MS Office skills. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, assisting with regulatory filings, and ensuring compliance with financial standards.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years' experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS and relevant GAAPs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of clients.
• Assist with regulatory filings and annual reports.
• Support client onboarding and KYC assessments.
• Ensure compliance with standards and policies.

Skills

Basic accounting

Fluent in English

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

University Accounting Degree or partly qualified CA (SA) / SAIPA

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Working closely with the Principal, the role holder will be responsible for the Accounting process and all related activities for a portfolio of re / insurance structures.

They will communicate directly with the Principal and / or Manager on routine operational matters ensuring close collaboration in delivering quality service to the end clients.

All work delivered will be accurate, well-presented and meet quality standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for a portfolio of re / insurance clients in accordance with established standards and best practices, including preparation of unaudited financial statements.

Support coordinate and preparation of meeting material for shareholders / board meetings and client committees.

Payment process assistance including preparation of requisition and setting up online payments

Regulatory filing assistance (preparation and filing of Annual Reports with various domiciles, preparation and filing of business plan changes with various regulators, compiling documents during regulatory examinations)

Client on-boarding support including review of Customer Due Diligence documents as per approved checklists, report discrepancies and conduct periodic KYC assessments

Managing workflow and data processing across multiple types of captive / (re)insurance companies

Support day-to-day Principal operations, including communication and coordination with external consultants and service providers.

Comply with Principal's policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal risk control frameworks.

Support the achievement of strategic priorities and contribute to the growth and development of the Principal's business.

Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and operational risk management protocols.

Contribute towards promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Ensure all work prepared for clients is accurate and error free and always meets quality standards, these will ultimately be reviewed by senior team members and feedback would be provided.

Use their knowledge and experience to decide when to elevate an issue, using every situation as an opportunity to learn and continue to grow within the team.

Liaise with Principal on a day to day basis for all on going accounting tasks allocated to respective portfolios.

Qualifications

Education / professional qualifications

University Accounting Degree holder or partly qualified CA (SA) / SAIPA

Background experience

Minimum – 1 to 3 years' experience

Experience in a similar role would be an advantage

Technical

Experienced in basic accounting

Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS and relevant GAAPs) would be preferred

Computer / program knowledge

Advanced level of capability of the MS Office suite, Word & Excel

Languages

Fluent in English

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations.

Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance.

Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues.

We want to empower our 5,+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives.

We understand that our clients' sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success.

We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

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