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Senior Trust Accountant
Senior Trust AccountantSet Consulting • Cape Town, ZA
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Senior Trust Accountant

Senior Trust Accountant

Set Consulting • Cape Town, ZA
6 days ago
Job description

Senior Trust Accountant

Market-related salary

Cape Town, CBD

We are seeking a Senior Trust Accountant to join a well-established financial services firm based in Cape Town CBD. The role is ideal for a technically strong financial professional with deep expertise in trust accounting, fiduciary governance, and regulatory compliance.

About the Role

The Senior Trust Accountant will manage the financial administration of a portfolio of trusts, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and high standards of fiduciary governance. This role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of financial statements, trust administration, and exposure to regulatory processes (RE1, RE2, RE5).

Key Responsibilities

Trust Financial Administration

  • Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements for trust portfolios
  • Manage trust-related transactions, including fund transfers for buying and selling of shares
  • Ensure compliance with fiduciary and regulatory requirements
  • Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and external service providers

Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain RE1 (completed or in progress), with exposure to RE2 and RE5
  • Ensure adherence to relevant financial services regulations
  • Support internal controls and reporting for regulatory audits

Client Interaction (High-Level)

  • Communicate and liaise with high-net-worth clients as required
  • Provide clear explanations of trust financials and related transactions while maintaining discretion and professionalism

Qualification and Experience :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Financial Services, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5 years’ experience in trust accounting and administration
  • Significant experience in trust administration and fiduciary reporting
  • RE1 certification completed or in progress; exposure to RE2 and RE5
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Key Competencies

  • High integrity and discretion
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Client-focused mindset
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

If you are a motivated, technically skilled professional with experience in trust accounting and regulatory compliance, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Disclaimer : If we do not contact you within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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