Senior Fiduciary Trust Officer (Accounting and Corporate Governance ) Hybrid / Johannesburg North R550 000 CTC - R720 000CTC plus Incentive Bonus

Introduction We are seeking a highly structured and detail-oriented Fiduciary Trust Officer to take full ownership of the financial reporting, statutory compliance, and comprehensive administration of a portfolio of trusts managed as distinct, separate legal entities.

 

This role goes far beyond standard retroactive bookkeeping. You will act as a core governance advisor, interacting directly with the Board of Trustees to ensure pristine corporate governance, strict legal separation of assets, and absolute regulatory compliance. You will play a critical role in ensuring the trust structures are administered robustly to mitigate any "alter ego" risks.

Duties & Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

Entity Financial Management: Prepare independent Annual Financial Statements (AFS), manage asset ledgers, balance sheets, and execute separate trial balances for each trust structure. Trustee Advisory & Interaction: Serve as the primary operational point of contact for the Board of Trustees. Coordinate meetings, compile board packs, take minutes, and draft precise, legally sound trustee resolutions. Statutory & Tax Compliance: Oversee complete trust compliance, including maintaining up-to-date statutory registers (such as the mandatory Beneficial Ownership registers) and managing specialized SARS trust tax filings (ITR12T and IT3(t) electronic reporting). Fiduciary Risk Mitigation: Ensure all trust operations strictly adhere to their respective trust deeds and relevant South African legislation to protect the structures from legal challenges

Desired Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements & Qualifications

Education: BCom Accounting degree with a distinct sub-major, focus, or modules in Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, or BCom Law with Accounting as a major. Experience: 4 to 7 years of dedicated experience in complex trust accounting and fiduciary services, or corporate governance administration with corporate accounting.

Technical Knowledge: Strong, up-to-date working knowledge of South African trust legislation, King IV governance principles, and SARS beneficial ownership requirements. Professional Affiliations (Advantageous): Active membership or candidate status with FISA (Fiduciary Institute of South Africa) or CGISA (Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa) is highly desirable.

 

Key Attributes We Look For

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to advise and guide executive trustees High ethical standards and a meticulous approach to maintaining confidentiality and separate-entity records. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple trust portfolios seamlessly.

Package & Remuneration R550 000 CTC – R720 000CTC plus Incentive Bonus

Interested? If you have all the skills and experience required and want to join a Blue Chip JSE Listed Group at Head Office level, who believes in a work/ life balance, please apply now.