ASSISTANT: ACCOUNTS AND CLIENT ADMINISTRATION - BLACKTHREAD CAPITAL

BlackThread Capital is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person to fill the role of “Assistant: Accounts and Client Administration” within our firm.

Requirements

Role / Responsibilities:

• Maintain all day-to-day accounting records for all Company and Client Accounts
• Carry out all Company and Client bank account reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Work closely with the main accountant to ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts and assist in preparing for the annual audit of the Company
• Ensure timely and regular preparation and payment of statutory taxes, levies and fees as relevant for the Company and maintain files of all statutory documents for the Company Secretary and Auditors
• Work closely with the portfolio manager and dealer in relation to Client account trades and settlements
• Liaise with Clients for any Client redemption requests as relevant and required
• Any other relevant duties for the specified role as required by the business

Required educational background and skills include:

• A Degree or Diploma in Accounts from a recognised and reputable academic institution
• At least 2 years post qualification experience in an accounting role
• Proficiency in working with MS office (Word, Excel, Power Point etc.)
• Knowledge of Pastel would be an added advantage
• Good communication ability in English; both verbal and written

In addition, the suitable candidate must be a well organised person with attention to detail, self-motivated and a good team player. He/She should be result oriented.

Company profile

BlackThread Capital (Pty) Ltd. (“the Company”) is an Asset Manager licensed by NBFIRA, focused on managing investment portfolios of High Net Worth Individuals.

Benefits

Salary and other benefits will be in line with the industry.

Closing date and application instructions

All responses to this job posting must be clearly indicated “BTC-Asst. Accounts and Admin” and emailed torecruitment@blackthreadcapital.com

Last date for receipt of applications: 12th June 2016.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BlackThread Capital (Pty) Ltd. reserves the right withdraw or cancel this requirement without any notice.