Senior Accountant - Corporate Services

JTC Group; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A top financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled individual to produce financial statements and management reports in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS. The role includes bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns, and managing the audit process. Candidates should have a relevant accounting qualification, experience in financial services, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid workplace structure, supporting employee wellbeing and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles.
• Experience in financial services role.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in preparing financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and management reports preparation.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare bank covenant reports and audits.
• Address client queries regarding financial statements.

Skills

Accounting standards knowledge

Financial statements preparation

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant Accounting qualification

Job description

Role Overview

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Services

DIVISION: Institutional Client Services

WORKPLACE STRUCTURE: Hybrid

Purpose of Job: The successful candidate will be responsible for producing financial statements and management reports for a portfolio of clients within the Institutional Client Services division in accordance with the most relevant accounting standards and client driven requirements. The successful candidate will provide support to the Line Manager in managing the team resources, allocating tasks and monitoring client service levels for reporting purposes.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Bookkeeping and preparation of management reports and annual financial statements mainly under UK GAAP and IFRS for our highly complex clients within Corporate and Funds services.
• Prepare complex VAT returns for clients and ensuring timely submission.
• Preparation/ review of ad hoc reports such as cash flow forecasts and budgets.
• Prepare bank covenant reports.
• Prepare accounting files for audits and manage the audit process to ensure the completion of within deadlines and agreed costs.
• Act as primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits.
• Ensure that all tasks, reconciliations are completed in a timely manner and internal deadlines are achieved.
• Quickly and diligently address Client queries and questions (Including assisting the Administration team with accounting related queries) and ensure resolution thereof.
• Liaise with the client where appropriate to discuss financial statements/reports, resolve any issues or discuss fees.
• Be able to provide sound, quality and technical guidance to other team members and to clients.
• Monitor WIP against agreed budgets and report variances to the Line-Manager.
• Adhere to Risk & Associate Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and AML legislation.
• Adhere to JTC core values and expected behaviours.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant Accounting qualification with completed SAICA / SAIPA articles.
• Previous experience in a similar role within financial services.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of accounting standards (UK GAAP and IFRS).
• Extensive, relevant financial statements preparation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Work to a high level of accuracy.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Wellbeing

JTC is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive organisation where all individuals feel welcome and feel 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.