Senior Client Accountant Job no: 569989 Work type: Full time Location: Cape Town, South Africa Categories: Client Accounting Office Location: Cape Town We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website. We provide employee, financial and legal administration so that firms can invest and operate safely around the world. TMF Group is a single global team with over 10,000 colleagues in 125 offices across 86 jurisdictions, covering 92% of world GDP and 95% of FDI inflow. We bring common culture and ways of working, investing heavily in our people and platform to provide a high level of quality and security to our clients. We exist to give clients a global solution to what otherwise requires many local providers, each with their individual operational complexity and risk. Our clients include the majority of the Fortune Global 500, FTSE 100 and top 300 private equity firms. We see ourselves as a partner to them, keeping them on top of complex rules and regulations in the countries where they are active. We recognise that what we do is critical to our clients' reputation and integrity. That is why we have made flawless service our single obsession. Great service starts with our people, so colleague and client engagement are the two measures we care most about, driving our management agenda and investment. Key Responsibilities Responsible for the accurate preparation of primary accounting documents, accounting statements and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and UK GAAP) Responsible for ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met for their client allocation and supports the Client Account Manager in achieving this for the wider team Responsible for preparing all compliance related filings (like CBI and tax filings) Reviews accounting entries processed by Trainee and Client Accountants for their allocated portfolio. Assists the CAM on the wider team portfolio when required Builds and maintains strong relationships with their allocated clients and internal/external stakeholders. Follow 'Our Service Promise' delivery guidelines for relationship management Performs daily work with high complexity (i.e. preparing and reviewing bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts (both standalone and consolidated) under UK GAAP and IFRS, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, etc) Manages the audit process for their allocated clients and supports the wider team in adhering to the overall audit plan Supports the Client Account Manager by ensuring that less complex tasks for their allocated portfolio are appropriately allocated to the more junior team members Assists the Client Account Manager in reviewing the work of junior team members Provides support to junior team members (including on the job training) with complex work/calculations Oversees month-end and year-end close activities, from balance sheet and cash account reconciliations to roll forward financial statement preparation - reviewing all reconciliations and ensuring they are followed-up on Oversees VAT compliance, corporate income tax returns and other filings for their allocated portfolio, and supports the CAM in overseeing the delivery of these tasks across the team portfolio Keeps up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation Provide technical support to the team Supports the Client Account Manager in maintaining and maximizing revenues for the team portfolio including the invoicing cycle to ensure all fees, including out of scope work, are billed Key Requirements Professional qualification (CA/ACCA/ACA) Candidate with at least 1-year PQE Structured finance experience preferable if working on a SPV/SFS portfolio is desirable Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency Fluency in both written and spoken English is required Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, along with experience of local accounting system Experience in a similar role from an accounting practice background with strong client servicing skills is desirable 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 Want to know more about a career with TMF Group? Watch this video: Advertised: 20 Mar 2024 South Africa Standard Time Applications close: 30 Aug 2024 South Africa Standard Time#J-18808-Ljbffr