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
