Junior Fund Accountant - Cape Town Metro, South Africa - TMF Group

Description

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Job Purpose

TMF Fund Services is an independent alternative fund administrator with over two decades of experience in providing an extensive range of services, coupled with a very personal approach. We combine our technology, expertise and global infrastructure to deliver a customized package of services to our clients. These include: Fund Accounting, Investor Services, Portfolio & Managed Account Services, Depositary and Corporate Services.

The opportunity is the perfect entry for someone with an interest in pursuing an accounting career within alternative investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated SPVs, processing of transactions in the fund accounting system
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests
• Assist with the completion of audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank and other applicable reconciliations
• Managing and controlling the AR/AP function
• Assisting with periodic and ad-hoc client queries

Your Profile

• Relevant degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance (Bachelor or Master degree)
• Between 2 - 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably for Alternative Funds (Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt)
• Strong desire to undertake a professional qualification
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• Other characteristics: accurate, self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team, deadline driven and able to maintain a portfolio of clients

What's in it for you?

• An exciting opportunity in an international company
• Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
• A career within an ever evolving market
• Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange

Applications close: 31 May 2024 South Africa Standard Time

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