Job Description

Main responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation of Beneficial Ownership Registers and all supporting documents.
• Sending of letters and reminders for Beneficial Ownership Reporting.
• Submission of Beneficial Ownership Registers to CIPC.
• Communicating with clients and sending confirmation certificates.
• Filing of all Beneficial Ownership records.
• Maintenance, updating and upkeep of Beneficial Ownership Lists and Reports.
• Verification of Share Registers.
• Updating and capturing of Share Registers.
• Updating of GreatSoft.
• Assist with Annual Returns as and when required.

Experience and qualifications:

• Matric
• 3 - 4 years experience within a processing environment
• Experience within an Audit and Accounting firm (preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of shareholding and in particular:
• Interpreting and understanding Share Registers
• Accurate capturing of historic shareholding
• Share allotments / transfers / buybacks
• Authorised share capital changes
• Experience with Beneficial Ownership Reporting to CIPC (advantageous)
• Experience with Annual Returns and supporting documents (preparation and submission)

Knowledge competencies:

• Working knowledge of GreatSoft, Excel, Adobe, Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of company legislation
• Knowledge of a business environment
• Must keep abreast of industry changes and new developments

Personal competencies:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Fast learner
• Task oriented
• Structured and organized
• Willingness to learn
• Positive attitude towards work
• Clear communication
• Build and maintain good relationships with colleagues and clients
• Accountable and responsible

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