Hybrid Client Accountant, Funds Services (International)

TMF Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development via TMF

International exposure

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a Client Accountant (Funds Services) to deliver accurate accounting, financial reporting, and client service support for a diverse client portfolio. You will work as part of an international team based in Jersey and Cape Town, building trusted relationships and supporting junior team members in a collaborative hybrid role.

The role requires a degree in Accountancy or related discipline, solid accounting experience, and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines.
• Candidate with previous Accounting and Financial Reporting experience.
• Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves.
• Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency.
• Fluency in English, speaking and writing.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completeness and accuracy of the accounting records while using the appropriate functionalities of the mandated systems.
• Prepare primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and/ or IFRS 102).
• Manage banking and payment services administration.
• Meet indicated deadlines for each allocated client.
• Support compliance filings (like CBI and tax filings).
• Execute primary documents in accordance with accounting for fixed assets, inventory items, settlements with customers.
• Day-to-day contact for clients under guidance of supervisor/manager.
• Record journal entries and accounting documents into the general ledger for allocated clients.
• Review accounting entries processed by assistants & administrators.
• Maintain chart of accounts and sub-ledger accounts and other accounting configurations.
• Identify out-of-scope service and inform team leader/manager.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries and others for reporting and queries.
• Keep up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation.

Skills

Excellent written and communication

Resourceful, independent

Analytical, structured mindset

Fluency in English

Education

Degree in Accountancy or related

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

TMF Group in Cape Town is seeking a Client Accountant (Funds Services) to deliver accurate accounting, financial reporting, and client service support for a diverse client portfolio. You will work as part of an international team based in Jersey and Cape Town, building trusted relationships and supporting junior team members in a collaborative hybrid role.

The role requires a degree in Accountancy or related discipline, solid accounting experience, and strong English proficiency.