Senior Fund Accountant - Fund Services

TMF Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global administrative services provider in Cape Town is seeking a qualified accountant to manage accounting for a portfolio of funds. This role involves ensuring compliance with IFRS and preparing accurate financial statements. Ideal candidates will have 3-4 years of experience in the accounting sector, strong Excel skills, and a strong ability to work both independently and in a team. The company promotes career development and offers a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Support during load shedding

Quarterly team building

Continuous development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Biannual team building and year-end celebration

Internal career opportunities

Corporate social responsibility program

Feedback culture for engagement

Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3/4 years of experience in Accounting for Funds, preferably in Private Equity/Real Estate Funds.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of Funds/Clients independently.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting for a portfolio of funds/clients independently.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements and investor reporting accurately.

Skills

Proficient in English

Strong Excel skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Technical accounting skills

Ability to collaborate in a team environment

Education

Qualified Accountant from certified University/College (Bachelor/Honors)

Job description

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Job ID: 32755

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Work Types: Full Time

Categories: Funds

About TMF Group

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

It is an area experiencing significant growth in TMF, thus providing an opportunity for great career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and reporting for a portfolio of funds/clients independently (Private Equity & Real Estate).
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and investor reporting accurately and on time.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Maintain strong internal controls and contribute to process improvements.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Accountant from certified University/College (Bachelor/Honors)
• 3/4 years Experience in Accounting for Funds (preferably Private Equity/Real Estate Funds)
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong Technical accounting skills including IFRS
• Attention to Detail
• Able to excel, contribute and collaborate in team environment
• Well organized, able to manage a portfolio of Funds/Clients independently

What's in it for you?

• All employees are given a UPs to be able to work during load shedding
• Quarterly team building once a quarter for all employees
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy
• Collaborative, supportive work environment where individuals are able to grow and shape their careers
• Biannual team building and year end celebration
• We provide internal career opportunities so you can take your career further within TMF
• You'll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you'll also be making a difference in the communities where we work
• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best

We're looking forward to getting to know you!