Compliance and Office Manager Support - Cape TownFull job descriptionOur client is an established venture capital investment manager that accelerates the international expansion of African innovation-driven businesses by leveraging Knowledge, Networks and Funding. Based in Observatory, Cape Town, they are recruiting for a Compliance and Office Manager/Support to join their team soonest.Job Purpose:The successful candidate would take charge of the implementation of compliance processes (across our funds) and keep these maintained and updated as required by the various reporting bodies. This person would take pride and pleasure in compliance and risk management in a financial services industry, but would like more variety in their job and would enjoy also managing the small office for 8-10 employees and provide support to the CFO and Inhouse Legal Counsel on ad hoc tasks. The role will include occasional event organising and management, as well as a small amount of executive PA work that would include travel arrangements and diary management.Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 - National Senior CertificateCompliance related Tertiary Qualification, or similar1 - 3 years' proven working experience in compliance and risk environmentValid Drivers License and own vehicleValid SA IDClear criminal recordTechnical CompetenciesMicrosoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Gmail, Cloud, Slack and ExcelPersonal Competencies:Customer centricProfessionalStrong administrative skillsPresentableStrong organisational skillsInnovativePunctualExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh performance culture and ethicStrong problem solving skillsFlexible, self-motivated and proactiveTrustworthy with high standards of personal integrityPerformance Areas Tasks/Functions:Need to be technologically literateProficient with numbersBe a people's person and able to engage with people professionallyBe able to read legal documents in English and understand license requirementsBe able to prepare paperwork for the book keepersBe able to submit applications for license / emigration / company formationsBe able to submit compliance reports to the FSB - basic insurance compliance workKnowledge of opening bank accounts in foreign jurisdictionsKnowledge of the implementation of KYC / AML proceduresRead requirements for applications such as for the starting of companies / business licenses for different jurisdictionsNeed to understand the difference between cryptos, futures, securities and derivativeSubmit payroll figures to accountants / book keepersSubmit bank statements to accountants / book keepersGather information for taxes from the banks and call estate agents if a property needs to be valuedOrganise flights, appointments and visa’sUpdate web contentWorking HoursMondays to Fridays, 08:00 to 17h00HybridSalaryMarket related based on the level of experience of the applicantShould you wish to apply for the position, please apply directly via this job board, please ensure that you quote reference number 202409 subject heading or email body.Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed in maintaining diversity in its’ appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.za
