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 – 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 team’s processes to help speed up processes and manage workload

Requirements:

CA (SA) – newly qualified or 1-2 years’ experience
Strong technical knowledge – 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 – 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

Knowledge:

Strong technical knowledge – 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 – For example capital adequacy requirements, AFS disclosure

Skills and Competencies:

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 – 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