Assets - Back Office / Trustee Recons (Collective investments) - 6 month contract

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

One of the TOP banks in S.A. is seeking an experienced candidate who have worked in the back office of an asset management company to join their team on a 6-month contract. To start 1 July 2025!

Key experience and qualifications: 

Matric

Diploma / degree - Finance / Accounting 

5 years' back office experience within financial services / asset management  firm, leading a team, stakeholder management 

Broad understanding of fund accounting, reconciliation systems / processes and procedures

Great track record - all reference checks will be conducted upfront

Clear background checks - all checks will be conducted upfront 

Full understanding of different financial instruments 

Key skills:

Decision making 

Stakeholder management 

Interpersonal

Relationship building

Attention to detail 

Conflict management 

Team player 

Deadline driven 

Data analysis 

Operational risk management 

Process management 

Strategic 

Collaborator 

Communication 

Key performance areas: 

Risk mitigation 

Evaluate processes, systems and procedures during the recon period

Drive continuous improvement 

Use the relevant recon tool to reconcile client to custody / third party for all funds 

Fund management 

Collect and upload statements: unit trusts, fixed deposits, SWAPS, futures and notice deposits 

Asset management 

Responsible for mapping and exceptions: Funds, 3rd party and securities 

Provide monthly confirmations 

System training 

Identify trends and offer recommendations 

Constantly develop the trend cycle