Trainee Accountant

Full job description

General Information

Job ID

30681

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Work Types

Intern

Categories

Client Accounting

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About TMF Group

Performs book-keeping functions including data entry and coding

Drafts primary documents in accordance with statutory requirements for sales, expense reports, fixed assets, inventory items and turn them over to senior staff for checking

Prepares supporting analysis of all balance sheet accounts monthly

Responsible for the preparation of balance sheet and income statements and various other accounting statements and reports required by the client

Meets the statutory and corporate deadlines in respect of each client. Files recurrent tax forms electronically (like CBI and Tax filings)

Assistance during statutory or internal audits (queries and follow ups)

Prepares draft replies to clients’ queries

Assist with preparation of financial statements

Assist with preparation of capital account statement

Assist with preparation of drawdown and distribution notices

Assist with payment preparation

Discover the Role

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Key Responsibilities

Performs book-keeping functions including data entry and coding

Drafts primary documents in accordance with statutory requirements for sales, expense reports, fixed assets, inventory items and turn them over to senior staff for checking

Prepares supporting analysis of all balance sheet accounts monthly

Responsible for the preparation of balance sheet and income statements and various other accounting statements and reports required by the client

Meets the statutory and corporate deadlines in respect of each client. Files recurrent tax forms electronically (like CBI and Tax filings)

Assistance during statutory or internal audits (queries and follow ups)

Prepares draft replies to clients’ queries

Assist with preparation of financial statements

Assist with preparation of capital account statement

Assist with preparation of drawdown and distribution notices

Assist with payment preparation

Key Requirements

Degree holder in Accountancy

Resourceful, independent and strong problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise 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 English is preferred

Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

Industries:Financial Services

Function: Accounting and Finance