Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (Full-Time, Office-Based) Reports To: Compliance Officer About MD Streets MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, co…
Skills: Company Secretarial Practice, Corporate Governance, Trust Administration, CIPC Statutory Filings, Companies Act 71 of 2008
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (Full-Time, Office-Based) Reports To: Compliance Officer MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, compliance and advi…
Skills: Trust Administration, Regulatory Compliance, CIPC Compliance, Company Secretarial Practice, FICA
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base. We pride ourselves on delivering professional, pers…
Skills: Management Accounts, Statutory Returns, Annual Financial Statements, IFRS for SMEs, VAT Knowledge
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · On-site
MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base. We pride ourselves on delivering professional, pers…
Skills: Management Accounts, Statutory Returns, Annual Financial Statements, IFRS for SMEs, VAT Knowledge
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Manage statutory and regulatory compliance for a portfolio of trusts and related entities, ensuring adherence to the Companies Act and CIPC requirements. Prepare governance documentation, maintain statutory registers, and liaise with clients and professional advisers to ensure efficient service delivery.
Requires a relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Accounting, or Corporate Governance with at least 3 years of company secretarial experience in a professional services firm. Must possess strong technical knowledge of CIPC eServices, trust administration, and South African compliance legislation.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Reports To: Compliance Officer
About MD Streets
MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, compliance, company secretarial and advisory services to a diverse client base.
We pride ourselves on delivering professional, personalised service while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment that supports growth, development and exceptional client service.
Western Cape applicants only.
The Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Trust & Company Secretarial Administrator to join our Cape Town office.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the statutory, regulatory and company secretarial compliance requirements for a portfolio of trusts and related entities. This includes ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008, Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) requirements, trust legislation and other applicable regulatory obligations, while supporting the firm's commitment to the highest professional and compliance standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing multiple deadlines, maintaining accurate statutory records, and building strong client relationships within a professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the administration and statutory compliance requirements of a portfolio of trusts and related entities.
Manage the company secretarial and statutory compliance requirements for a portfolio of clients.
Prepare and maintain trust records, statutory registers, resolutions, amendments and supporting documentation.
Prepare and submit CIPC statutory filings, including annual returns, company amendments and other regulatory submissions where applicable.
Prepare board resolutions, written resolutions, minutes and other governance documentation.
Assist with trust registrations, amendments and changes to trust structures where required.
Maintain accurate statutory records, company secretarial files and compliance registers.
Monitor regulatory and compliance deadlines, ensuring timely submissions, renewals and follow-ups.
Assist with FICA, beneficial ownership, PAIA and POPIA compliance requirements.
Liaise with clients, trustees, professional advisers, auditors, tax practitioners and internal teams to ensure efficient service delivery.
Maintain organised, accurate and audit-ready documentation and filing systems.
Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and other applicable legislation.
Maintain compliance tracking systems and proactively identify and escalate compliance risks where necessary.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Company Secretarial Practice, Corporate Governance, Law, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years' relevant company secretarial experience within a professional firm of chartered accountants, auditors, fiduciary firms or corporate service providers.
Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of clients.
Proven experience managing end-to-end CIPC compliance processes and statutory filings.
Experience working within a professional services environment.
Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and corporate compliance requirements.
Demonstrated experience using CIPC eServices and completing statutory filings.
Strong understanding of trust administration and regulatory compliance requirements.
Knowledge of company secretarial practices, corporate governance principles and statutory record keeping.
Knowledge of FICA, beneficial ownership reporting, PAIA and POPIA.
Experience maintaining statutory registers, compliance registers and company records.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and a client portfolio.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Professional client service orientation.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Ability to identify and proactively resolve compliance matters.
High levels of integrity, accountability and professionalism.
Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.
Statutory filings and regulatory submissions completed accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
Company and trust records maintained in a complete, compliant and audit-ready state.
Compliance risks identified and addressed proactively.
High standard of professional service delivered to clients and internal stakeholders.
Experience using ProfSec or similar company secretarial/compliance software.
Experience within an accounting, fiduciary, legal or professional services firm.
Experience with corporate governance documentation and board administration.
Here, with you.
For over a century, Streets has supported businesses, individuals and organisations with clear, practical and forward-thinking professional advice. Founded in 1907, we are a Top 40 UK accountancy firm delivering joined-up expertise across accountancy, tax, audit, advisory, legal and specialist services – all grounded in long-term relationships, not short-term transactions. Today, Streets operates from offices across the UK, with additional presence in Ireland and South Africa, combining local, partner-led relationships with the depth and breadth of a national firm. Our clients work with us because we: - Provide tailored advice built around real goals and challenges - Communicate clearly – breaking down complexity into confident next steps - Offer joined-up expertise, drawing on specialists across the Streets group - Think long-term, supporting clients as their needs evolve over time From start-ups and owner-managed businesses to charities, trusts and high-growth organisations, we act as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them stay compliant, make smarter decisions and plan with confidence. Put simply, we take care of the numbers, compliance and strategy – so our clients can focus on what they do best. What we do Accountancy & Compliance: Accounts, VAT and reporting – accurate, efficient and fully compliant. Cloud-based via Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. Audit & Assurance: Practical audits for businesses, charities and the third sector – assurance you can rely on. Tax Strategy & Planning: Clear, proactive tax advice for individuals and businesses, including complex arrangements. Advisory & Corporate Finance: Partner-led support for growth, succession and exit – planning, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Specialist & International Services: HR, payroll, probate, legal and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) support. Global reach via the SBC Global Alliance.
Offices: UK, GB · Tower House, Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln, LN1 1XW, GB · Halifax House, 30 George Street, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 3AJ, GB · 3 Wellbrook Court, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, GB · Enterprise House, 38 Tyndall Court, Commerce Road, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6LR, GB
Here, with you.
For over a century, Streets has supported businesses, individuals and organisations with clear, practical and forward-thinking professional advice. Founded in 1907, we are a Top 40 UK accountancy firm delivering joined-up expertise across accountancy, tax, audit, advisory, legal and specialist services – all grounded in long-term relationships, not short-term transactions. Today, Streets operates from offices across the UK, with additional presence in Ireland and South Africa, combining local, partner-led relationships with the depth and breadth of a national firm. Our clients work with us because we: - Provide tailored advice built around real goals and challenges - Communicate clearly – breaking down complexity into confident next steps - Offer joined-up expertise, drawing on specialists across the Streets group - Think long-term, supporting clients as their needs evolve over time From start-ups and owner-managed businesses to charities, trusts and high-growth organisations, we act as an extension of our clients’ teams, helping them stay compliant, make smarter decisions and plan with confidence. Put simply, we take care of the numbers, compliance and strategy – so our clients can focus on what they do best. What we do Accountancy & Compliance: Accounts, VAT and reporting – accurate, efficient and fully compliant. Cloud-based via Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. Audit & Assurance: Practical audits for businesses, charities and the third sector – assurance you can rely on. Tax Strategy & Planning: Clear, proactive tax advice for individuals and businesses, including complex arrangements. Advisory & Corporate Finance: Partner-led support for growth, succession and exit – planning, valuations, mergers and acquisitions. Specialist & International Services: HR, payroll, probate, legal and Virtual Finance Office (VFO) support. Global reach via the SBC Global Alliance.
Offices: UK, GB · Tower House, Lucy Tower Street, Lincoln, LN1 1XW, GB · Halifax House, 30 George Street, Hull, East Yorkshire HU1 3AJ, GB · 3 Wellbrook Court, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, GB · Enterprise House, 38 Tyndall Court, Commerce Road, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6LR, GB
