Financial Accountant

About the job 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.

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