Fund Accounting and Administration Specialist page is loaded Fund Accounting and Administration Specialist Apply remote type Hybrid locations Cape Town time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR-51730 Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Fund Accounting and Administration Specialist within OMAI. The successful incumbent will be responsible to support all investment administrative and operational processes within the OMAI Investment Operations team. 1. Investment administrative functions : Responsible for preparation of payment instructions and ensuring payment is made timeously Ensure accurate and timeous processing of payment, transaction, and pricing instructions Facilitate the setup of Funds and Investors including bank account creation and CRM setup Responsible for the creation and maintenance of instruments including loan instrument maintenance Responsible for weekly/monthly cash, asset position, system-to-system and scrip reconciliations ensuring breaks are resolved timeously Collation and/or review of Fund Trial Balances 2. Preparation of statutory reporting including Reg 28 and SARB reports 3. Assist with client reporting and preparation of loan and audit confirmations 4. Assist and deal with audit and ad-hoc queries 5. Assist with automation initiatives 5. Assist with operating systems upgrade testing and developments 6. General support for the operational functions within the team Skills, Qualifications and Experience required: B.Com with articles or similar A minimum of 5 years’ experience in asset management industry Good knowledge of financial instruments Good understanding of Fund Accounting Good knowledge of Excel and Word Strong knowledge of Hiportfolio Competencies: Independent individual with a highly professional approach Excellent interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills Exceptional attention to detail Good communication skills Ability to perform effectively under pressure Self-motivated and able to work independently Team player Skills Fund Accounting, HiPortfolio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word Education Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Closing Date 06 June 2024 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process. Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so. The Old Mutual Story! About Us Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr