Accountant, Family Office – Cape Town

Role summary

This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organisation ideally with some private equity or private debt experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognised professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organisation as a whole.

Key responsibilities

• ​Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines.
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests.
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions.
• Maintain accurate records on NavOne and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping.
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns.
• Prepare management accounts, NAVs and annual financial statements, in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS.
• Ensure that bank accounts and investment portfolios have been reconciled in accordance with the Company’s procedures and that all reconciling items are satisfactorily resolved.
• Provide on the job coaching and supervision to more junior members of the accounting team.

General responsibilities

• To maintain and develop good relationships with client personnel.
• To develop and maintain good staff relations generally in the Firm.
• To demonstrate strong accounting technical knowledge when dealing with admin teams, client personnel and auditors.
• To ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures.
• To maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers.
• To monitor your own performance against personal and development targets.
• To ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards.

Financial

• ​Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are always up to date.

Time Management

• ​Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.

Skills & Experience

• ​SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong financial services experience (1-2 years) preferred.
• IT literate and confident when word processing, using Internet software, E-Mail, Database software and Excel Spreadsheets.
• Experience in private debt or private equity would be advantageous.