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Client Accountant

Cape Town, South AfricaPosted Nov 6, 2026

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TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. As we’re a global company with 12,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people.

Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

The Client Accountant is responsible for the provision of high-quality client service and the delivery of service outputs in accordance with internal and external deadlines. Supports, prepares, and reviews management accounts, financial statements, and statutory filings (including CBI and tax filings) under the guidance and supervision of their team manager.

Responds to client queries and provides requested documentation in a timely and professional manner.

Managing the audit process with the support of the team's Client Accounting Manager. Ensuring the timely completion, accuracy, and integrity of accounting records while utilizing the appropriate functionalities of mandated systems (e.g., DAX). Preparing primary accounting documents, accounting statements, and client reports, including periodic and annual management accounts and roll-forward financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Irish GAAP.

Meeting agreed deadlines for all allocated client deliverables. Preparing and submitting compliance-related filings, including regulatory and tax filings (e.g., CBI and tax returns). Supporting day-to-day client communications under the guidance of the team's Senior Accountant (JB4). Processing and accurately recording journal entries and accounting transactions in the general ledger for allocated clients, including depreciation, prepayments, and foreign currency revaluations.

Reviewing accounting entries processed by Assistants and Executives and posting complex entries, including accruals, depreciation, revaluations, and other adjustments required for period-end close. Identifying out-of-scope services and escalating them to the Team Leader or Manager as appropriate. Liaising with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, and other stakeholders to obtain required information, respond to queries, and ensure timely completion of reporting requirements.

Monitoring changes in local accounting, tax, and regulatory legislation and applying relevant updates to client work where appropriate.

Degree holder in Accountancy, Finance, or a related business discipline. 2-4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience preferred. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., SAICA CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), either completed, in progress, or with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing one, would be advantageous but is not a prerequisite.

Resourceful, independent, and able to demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong planning, organisational, and time management capabilities. Analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to follow and enhance established processes while maintaining data accuracy and consistency.

Fluency in English is preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential; experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms is advantageous.

An exciting opportunity in an international company Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy A career within an ever evolving market Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange

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