Overview Reference FA1 Salary ZAR/month Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg Job Type Contract Posted 15 August 2023 Closing date 25 Aug 2023 23:59 One of our clients in the Financial Services industry is currently looking for a Fund Accountant to join their team. This is a contract position with the intention to go permanent. It is a Hybrid position. Job Description: Prepare audit working papers and manage the audit process avoiding cost overruns Produce quality financial statements prior to the commencement of an audit Completion of asset and liability matching and advise on any differences and be able to provide guidance on sorting out these Ensure that all financial statements are released to clients within 4 months or per client SLA and signed for submission to the FSCA within 6 months after year end Resolving all queries to FSCA within the required 30 days from receipt Compile SARB and C45 reports for all funds for review and submission within 45 days of the quarter end to be submitted to the Reserve Bank Processing of all investments and disinvestments instructions Ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with to avoid penalties and potential PI claims Generating and submitting EMP201 and 501 to SARS Releasing of payments (Contributions, Claims, Adhoc) on Standard Bank and Hyphen Accrual and payment of adhoc invoices Clearing of debtors and creditors within required time frames Bank reconciliations and linking to be completed monthly by the 10th of the month following Compile monthly trustee cashflows and management accounts Prepare reserve account analysis and action resulting movements Compile monthly trustee cashflows and management accounts Establish strong, trust-based relationships within the finance team, internal and external clients Work closely with other departments to ensure that fund accounting requirements are met Ensure that TCF values and a positive culture are always a priority Strong accounting knowledge, critical thinking and risk management Minimum Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) Accounting qualification ideal or studying towards Minimum 2 years' experience in Retirement funds accounting Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel advance, Work) Everest knowledge advantage Strong oral and written communication Deadline driven #J-18808-Ljbffr