Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Manager will act as a client manager. Back office work will be performed by our Global Client Delivery centres (India and Mauritius) with full review function, auditor, and client liaison in South Africa.
Tasks (what does the role do on a day-to-day basis)
Manage a team to ensure agreed deadlines are adhered toCoach junior staffReport any issues noted from the review to the DirectorsDeliver the financial info to clients/auditors and assist with any technical comments and questionsManage client/auditor expectationsTechnical review of AFS and ensure AFS is in accordance with the applicable reporting frameworkTimely reporting to directorsAdd value to our clients’ systems and processesKey competencies for position and level (see Group Competency model)
Customer focusCommunicate effectivelySelf-developmentCollaboratesBuilds effective teamsKey behaviours we expect to see
In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:
Knowledge and insight of the accounting sector (at all levels IFRS, US GAAP, Fund Structures, Fund accounting and knowledge of management accounting, VAT, payroll, secretarial, etc.)Taking ownership of clients’ requests, be pro-activeManage teams (at clients or internal) and be able to work in a team environmentPerform research to obtain the best solution for clientsLook for inefficiencies in our clients’ systems and processes and enhance themClear Director’s questions and comments efficiently and timelyLook for opportunities where we can add value to our clients, especially from a financial management perspectivePrepare and detail review financial statementsCommunicate with auditors and resolve questions/comments effectively and on a timely basis