Office Administration and FICA Compliance Officer

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Somerset West is seeking an Office Administration and FICA Compliance Officer. The role involves providing administrative support and managing compliance with FICA regulations. Candidates should have strong administration skills, a keen attention to detail, and knowledge of related legal frameworks and software.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years' work experience in professional services.
• Knowledge of the Companies Act and FICA is advantageous.
• Practical work experience with relevant software systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Office Administration Manager.
• Manage FICA compliance program aligning with regulatory standards.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate financial crime risks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Administration

FICA Knowledge

Fluency in Afrikaans

Fluency in English

Education

Grade 12 level of education

Further related qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Greatsoft

Job description

Office Administration and FICA Compliance Officer

My client, a reputable Accounting firm based in Somerset West, aims to fill the position of an Office Administration and FICA Compliance Officer. Strong administration skills, a high level of attention to detail, the ability to perform tasks accurately and willingness to learn will be essential.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 level of education, although further related qualifications will be advantageous
• Minimum of two to three years’ work experience in the professional services industry
• Knowledge of the Companies Act and experience in company secretarial services, as well as the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), will be advantageous
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Excellent administration and interpersonal skills
• Practical work experience on relevant computer software and systems (e.g. Greatsoft) will be advantageous.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities and tasks will include office administrative support and FICA compliance, including, but not limited to:

General:

• Provide direct administrative support to the Office Administration Manager and Compliance Director.

On-boarding and off-boarding procedures:

• Perform on-boarding and off-boarding procedures for clients in accordance with the firm’s standard operating procedures.

Maintenance and performance of processes and procedures in line with the firm’s Risk Management and Compliance Program (“RMCP”), including:

• Manage FICA compliance program to ensure FICA alignment with regulatory standards.
• Record information of transactions in accordance with the FICA.
• Conduct risk assessments to detect and mitigate financial crime risks.

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was establishedin 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basinand over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to beinvaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluationand placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitmentto attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that,through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match isdetermined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the clientremains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensurethat the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of amere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the lastyears and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. Wehave made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to seniormanagement level.