Job Description

Overview:Our client, a well-established hedge fund in South Africa with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking an Assistant Financial Manager xe2x80x93 CA(SA) to oversee management accounts, financial operations, audit facilitation, and tax compliance. This role involves preparing annual financial statements, collaborating on process automation with the data team, and ensuring regulatory adherence in a dynamic office environment.Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management accounts, associated financial function (payments, debtors, creditors) including consolidation calculations and monthly reporting to directors of the figures
• Preparation of accounting/tax technical opinions as and when necessary
• Facilitation of internal and external audit function
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Preparation of income tax returns
• Working with the data team on automation of various elements within the finance teamxe2x80x99s processes to help speed up processes and manage workload

• CA (SA) xe2x80x93 newly qualified or 1-2 yearsxe2x80x99 experience
• Strong technical knowledge xe2x80x93 Accounting (including Group accounting), IFRS and tax and willingness and ability to keep up to date on developments
• Willing to develop a thorough understanding of regulation as it pertains to investment management, in particular hedge funds, where relevant to the finance function xe2x80x93 For example capital adequacy requirements, AFS disclosure
• Capable of working overtime, including weekends, when needed
• Able to travel as and when necessary
• Able to work in the office full time (generally a minimum of 4 x week)
• Capability to perform effectively in an open-plan environment, which may occasionally be noisy

• Strong technical knowledge xe2x80x93 Accounting (including Group accounting), IFRS and tax and willingness and ability to keep up to date on developments
• Willing to develop a thorough understanding of regulation as it pertains to investment management, in particular hedge funds, where relevant to the finance function xe2x80x93 For example capital adequacy requirements, AFS disclosure

• Aptitude for figures and the accounting thereof
• Accuracy with exceptional attention to detail, but with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and adaptability to different processing/reporting systems
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Self-starter, self-reliant, proactive, and takes the initiative (NB)
• Organizing, prioritizing, and planning skills (NB)
• Exceptional time management skills xe2x80x93 ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively
• Motivated, enthusiastic, positive, high energy, and active participant in the team
• Adaptable and flexible to change, willing to assist others in the team, and adaptable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to work well and communicate with different teams across the business
• Resilience and capability of working under prolonged periods of stress
• Effective stress management

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