Junior Fund Accountant - Fund Services

JTC Group; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Fund Accountant to support financial tasks. Responsibilities include payment processing and reconciliation of transactions. The position requires relevant tertiary education and at least one year of experience. The role offers opportunities for growth in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• One year proven experience in a related accounting role is essential.
• Familiarity with accounting regulations and compliance is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new accounting software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and processing of payments.
• Accurately reconcile financial transactions in ledgers.
• Support finalisation of audits within deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Planning skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or investments

Job description

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

DEPARTMENT: Fund Services

DIVISION: Institutional Client Services

WORKPLACE STRUCTURE: Hybrid

ROLE OVERVIEW

PURPOSE OF JOB

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our accounting team as a Junior Fund Accountant (JFA). As an integral part of JTC, the JFA will provide essential support in various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to established accounting procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records, process invoices and payments, and assist with other accounting functions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development within the accounting field. It is an accounting focused role and includes the bookkeeping and/or financial statements preparation for corporate and/or fund structures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist with the preparation, verification, and processing of payments.
• Accurately record and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Adhere to Risk & Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and JTC Values.
• Assist with monitoring client mailboxes and escalating issues where necessary.
• Assist with finalisation of audit within relevant deadlines by collating supporting documents.
• Assist with roll forwards, transposing, casting, and cross-referencing as part of the production of financial statements.
• Assist with the collation of supporting information and updating schedules for the preparation and filing of tax and VAT returns.
• Assist with periodic accounting procedures, including cash postings, raising payables, and reconciliations.
• Assist with ad hoc tasks, carry out duties including projects and delegated responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant tertiary qualification including accounting, finance, investments.
• One year proven experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounting Clerk, or similar role.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting regulations and compliance requirements is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and accounting software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good communication and planning skills.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & WELLBEING

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and able to participate in the workplace fully. We value different perspectives, backgrounds and lived experiences. This includes supporting employee wellbeing so that people feel equipped to thrive.