Financial Accountant

JOB TITLE:

Financial Accountant
Focus: Offshore Trusts

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

COMPANY:

A boutique family office management firm.

LOCATION:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

Hybrid

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will have experience in offshore trust structures and be confident working with Xero. The role combines financial reporting, trust administration, and internal accounting duties. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of tasks and work directly with an experienced executive team, contributing meaningfully to the business's financial operations.


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Prepare annual financial statements for offshore trusts.
• Draft financials from General Ledger to Trial Balance and complete Annual Financial Statements.
• Administer and manage offshore trusts, including day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate monthly internal accounting records for the business using Xero.
• Manage reconciliations, cash flow, and expense tracking for the internal business accounts.
• Assist and support executives with various financial tasks and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with the executive team on ad hoc and strategic financial matters.
• Contribute insight and expertise to help improve processes, reporting accuracy, and financial compliance across the business.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Offshore trust experience is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero cloud-based accounting software.
• Proficient in drafting financials from GL through to AFS.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on attitude, eager to learn and contribute.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with direct access to executives.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A BCom degree or equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.
• SAIPA qualification is advantageous.
• More important than formal qualifications is a strong desire to grow, learn, and actively contribute to the team's and business's success.
  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 3 years post-article experience.
• At least 3-4 years working with offshore trusts.
  

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Exposure to international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Understanding of tax considerations related to offshore structures.
• Experience with other financial reporting tools in addition to Xero.
  

**Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.