Client Accounting Administrator

TMF Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Individual further training opportunities

International exchange

Job summary

TMF Group is looking for an Accounting Professional in South Africa to support the day-to-day accounting and administration of investment entities. You will maintain financial records, prepare reports, and collaborate with teams and external partners. The role offers exposure to various accounting processes within a private equity environment.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of experience and a relevant accounting qualification. The position includes opportunities for professional development and direct contact with management.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience in a private equity environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and administration of investment entities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and reports.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Proficiency in MS Excel

Understanding of financial principles

Education

Relevant educational qualification in Accounting

Job description

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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