Purpose of Job
- Responsible for producing fund accounting and reporting on client investments.
- Analysing and investigating reconciliation differences.
- Assist with embedding knowledge, processes and procedures in the Fund Accounting and Reporting team.
Key Competencies, Skills and Attributes
- Strong reconciliation skills.
- Strong numeric and analytical ability.
- Interpret, analyse and able to handle large quantities of data.
- Attention to detail and have a methodical approach to own work.
- Ability to plan for and meet own deadlines.
- Able to work independently but also be a team player.
- Use initiative, be pro-active and with problem solving abilities.
- Understand pension fund and investment management industry trends.
- Liaising with external auditors and fund administrators.
- Thinks in a structured way and can document processes.
- Quick learner.
- Attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Willing to put in long hours when needed.
Monthly/Daily Tasks
- Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information.
- Calculations of TWRR.
- Preparation and review of Statement Ms.
- Preparation and review of Monthly reports.
- Preparation and review of working papers.
- Preparation, review of regulatory reports, e.g. SARB, C48.
- Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting.
- Liaising with external auditors.
- Communicating and responding to queries internally and from the client, assisting team leaders and managers in resolving such queries.
- Dealing with client queries and audit queries.
- Communicating and answering any queries on the funds from the team.
- Assisting implementation of projects, checks and controls to mitigate risk.
- Co-ordination of the induction programme for new joiners.
- Develop a relationship with clients and understand their requirements.
- Attend regular training sessions.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Continuously collaborate with the team to ensure deliverables are met.
- Identify areas for process improvement or enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong reconciliation skills.
- Strong numeric and analytical ability.
- Interpret, analyse and able to handle large quantities of data.
- Attention to detail and have a methodical approach to own work.
- Ability to plan for and meet own deadlines.
- Able to work independently but also be a team player.
- Use initiative, be pro-active and with problem solving abilities.
- Understand pension fund and investment management industry trends.
- Liaising with external auditors and fund administrators.
- Thinks in a structured way and can document processes.
- Quick learner.
- Attention to detail.
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Willing to put in long hours when needed.
Other Key Relationships
- Fund Accounting and Reporting Team Members.
- Internal teams such as Administration, Client Servicing, Trade Rebalancing and Portfolio Management Team.
- Systems Development Team and external systems development companies.
- External parties such as Asset Managers, External Auditors and Employee Benefit Administrators.
Remuneration
Market-related
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