Lead the team that keeps complex trust accounts accurate and client taxobligations on track.
Is this you?
Accuracy matters to you, but so does helping others produce their best [URL Removed] plan ahead, stay calm when deadlines and priorities compete, and take ownership through to completion. Clear communication and thoughtful coaching come naturally, even across teams and complex client groups.
What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
Balancing technical delivery with team leadership, you'll maintain records to trial balance, prepare financial statements for onshore trusts and companies,keep entity ledgers current and manage client tax compliance. You'll coordinate supporting information with relationship managers, administrators, operations colleagues, banks and accounting and tax providers. Alongside client and tax reporting, you'll allocate workloads, coach associates and keep deliverables on track against strict deadlines.
Where you'll be doing it
Within an energetic, fast-paced international financial services environment,the Cape Town team works closely with colleagues in Johannesburg and an international accounting team. The role sits in a private client accounting function serving trusts, companies and individuals, with regular exposure to internal specialists, clients and external service providers. Offices are based in Cape Town CBD. Current arrangement is probation period in office and thereafter 2 days work from home.
What you'll need
A BCom in Accounting, completed SAIPA articles together with at least two years' post-articles experience. You'll bring similar financial services experience involving local trust and company structures, IFRS for SMEs,financial statement interpretation, Caseware, Xero and Microsoft Office. Tax Practitioner registration is ideal, or the ability to complete the SARS readiness programme during interview. Previous team management exposure isbeneficial.
What you'll get
The opportunity combines hands-on client accounting with genuine day-to-day leadership scope, giving you exposure to complex client groups, local and international tax reporting and cross-office collaboration. Medical aid, retirement and risk benefits are included.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Sandy Bremner on LinkedIn, [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]
Desired Skills:
SAIPA
Financial statements
trial balance
trusts
tax
Desired Work Experience:
5 to 10 years
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
Degree
South African Institute of Professional Accountant