Client Accounting Administrator

ACCA Careers; Cederberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group is seeking a hands-on accounting administrator to support the day-to-day accounting and administration of a portfolio of SPVs within a private equity environment. You will maintain financial records, prepare reports, and collaborate with auditors and advisors.

The role involves preparing statutory financial statements, monthly/quarterly reports, and assisting with tax and VAT compliance. Strong MS Word/Excel skills and 2–4 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and reporting.
• A relevant educational qualification in Accounting.
• Prior exposure to a private equity environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and administration for SPVs, including monthly journal entries.
• Set up and maintain computerized accounting records and databases.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and client-specific reports.
• Produce monthly and quarterly accounting reports per client requirements.
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations and manage AR/AP functions.
• Support audit processes and respond to routine queries.
• Assist with cash management and bank accounts administration.
• Prepare regulatory reporting to third parties and tax/VAT filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely audits.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Accounting knowledge

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

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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

In this role, you will support the day-to-day accounting and administration of a portfolio of investment entities. You will be involved in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners such as auditors and advisors. This is a hands‑on position offering broad exposure to accounting processes within a private equity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping and administration of a portfolio of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), including compiling, recording, and posting monthly journal entries
• Set up, maintain, and update computerized accounting records and financial databases
• Prepare statutory financial statements as well as ad hoc, client‑specific financial reports
• Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports in line with client requirements
• Perform periodic bank reconciliations
• Manage and control Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions
• Assist with the resolution of routine audit queries and support the audit process
• Support cash management activities, including administration of bank accounts and execution of payment instructions
• Prepare regulatory reporting to third parties, including the Central Bank of Luxembourg (BCL) where applicable
• Liaise with tax advisers for the preparation and filing of annual tax returns
• Liaise with VAT advisers for the preparation and filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT returns
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits

Key Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong accounting knowledge, with a solid understanding of financial principles and reporting
• A relevant educational qualification in Accounting
• Prior experience in, or clear exposure to, a private equity environment
• Knowledge of MS systems (Word, Excel)

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!