Trainee Accountant

Altum; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves a variety of accounting duties, including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax return preparation under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll gain valuable insights into financial services while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you have a passion for finance and a desire to develop your skills, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree or Diploma in Financial Accounting required.
• Desire to learn and gather technical financial services knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports according to deadlines.
• Assist with accounting matters, including investor reports and financial statements.

Skills

Financial Accounting

IT Literacy

Interpersonal Skills

Capital Markets Knowledge

Real Estate Knowledge

Private Debt Funds Knowledge

Private Equity Funds Knowledge

Education

BCom Degree/Diploma with Financial Accounting 3

Tools

AllVue

NavOne

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role summary

Acting as a Trainee Accountant within the Altum Group, undertaking a range of accounting duties such as bookkeeping, performing bank and investment portfolio reconciliations and preparing some simple annual financial statements under direction from your designated superiors.

Key responsibilities

1. Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
2. Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests.
3. Assist with the completion of routine audit queries.
4. Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
5. Maintain accurate records on AllVue / NavOne and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping.
6. Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.
7. For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary.
8. Maintain and monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior.
9. Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed.
10. Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
11. Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures.
12. Ensure time records are always up to date.
13. Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
14. To develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company.
15. To ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
16. To monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
17. To ensure compliance with the Company's professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.

Skills & Experience

1. BCom Degree/ Diploma with Financial Accounting 3.
2. Desire to learn and gather technical financial services knowledge through training.
3. IT literacy and interpersonal skills are essential.
4. Previous experience in either Capital Markets, Real Estate, Private Debt Funds or Private Equity Funds will be beneficial.