CMS Reporting Coordinator

TMF Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Training via TMF Business Academy

Flat hierarchies with management

Career development opportunities

Job summary

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a CMS Coordinator to manage a team of Accounting Officers handling financial and administrative matters for SPVs involved in structured finance transactions, ensuring compliant, timely delivery.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years in financial services, knowledge of ESMA, Dutch GAAP, IFRS, strong leadership, and excellent English. This position offers international exposure and growth within TMF's global Capital Markets Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and professional certifications (ACCA/CPA/ACA) are desirable.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in financial services with exposure to structured finance and SPVs.
• Solid knowledge of ESMA regulations, Dutch GAAP, IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of a team of Accounting Officers to ensure smooth financial and administrative processes.
• Assign and coordinate tasks among team members effectively.
• Ensure accurate and timely ESMA reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain processes and controls for ESMA/regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on regulatory implications and best practices in reporting.
• Review and validate deliverables such as financial reports and statutory filings.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and advisors to support business growth.
• Represent the team in client meetings and maintain a high level of service.
• Support team development through training and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

ESMA regulations

IFRS knowledge

English communication

Regulatory guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA/CPA/ACA certification (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About TMF

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

The CMS Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective operation of the Capital Markets Services team. Reporting to the Supervisor Accounting, the CMS Coordinator is responsible for the operational management of a team of Accounting Officers to ensure that financial and administrative matters for Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) involved in structured finance transactions—including cross-border leasing, repackaging, and CDO/CBO/CLO transactions, are handled in a compliant, timely, and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of a team of Accounting Officers to ensure the smooth functioning of financial and administrative processes.
• Assign and coordinate tasks among team members effectively.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of ESMA reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain processes and controls for compliance with ESMA regulations.
• Provide guidance to team members on regulatory implications and foster best practices in reporting.
• Review and validate deliverables such as financial reports, correspondence, agreements, and statutory filings prepared by the team.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, their advisors, and other relevant parties to support business growth.
• Represent the team in client-facing meetings and maintain a high level of service.
• Support the development of team members by providing training, mentoring, and performance feedback.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (e.g., SPD, HEAO AA); professional certifications such as ACCA, CPA, or ACA are a plus.
• A minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience in financial services, with exposure to structured finance transactions and SPVs.
• Solid knowledge of ESMA regulations, Dutch GAAP, IFRS, and familiarity with US GAAP is an advantage.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in financial software tools and MS Office suite.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.

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!