Job Description

Cape Town
This UK based Venture Capital organisation is looking for an ambitious Financial Operations Manager reporting to the Head of Operations in Cape Town to help manage its operations, administration, legal and client service functions, as well to supervise and reconcile the administration performed by its outsource partners in SA and Guernsey.
This role is ideal for someone looking to join a fast-growing international company, receive comprehensive on-the-job training and get involved in overseeing and managing multiple functions spanning United Kingdom, South Africa and Guernsey.
The duties and responsibilities of this position include (but are not limited to):
Day-to-day supervision of the administration of the funds in Guernsey, and client administration performed in Cape Town, South Africa
Liaison with all counterparties where required
Overseeing the quantitative and reporting requirements as far as client servicing functions are concerned.
Supporting the Head of Operations in any tasks that he or she may have to perform
Dealing with client queries in South Africa and offshore.
Assisting with the preparation of report back presentations to clients by partners
Preparation of the monthly management accounts for the investment advisory entity and its subsidiaries, as well as related party service providers
Preparation of monthly fund performance analysis across all funds
Assistance and oversight of the administrator in preparing drawdowns, including review of calculations for alignment with internal workings, preparation and review of investor notices.
Assistance and oversight of the quarterly investor reporting process, including review of fund trial balances, general ledgers, carried interest calculations, NAV build-up per investor, and quarterly investor statements
Preparation of the monthly valuations for client pricing.
Preparation and submission of tax and regulatory returns for the advisory entity and its subsidiaries
Responding to ad hoc investor valuation and performance queries.
Acting as second-in-command to the Head of Operations where required.
Facilitation and support of the annual audit process for the investment advisory entity
Oversight and assistance in the fund audit process in collaboration with the administrator
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
CA(SA), financial mathematics or an actuarial science qualification.
1-2 year' work experience with a preference being given to candidates who have worked on the quantitative, client servicing or operational/administration sides of an asset management company
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment across numerous geographical jurisdictions
CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• A self-starter able to work in a small team
• A genuine passion for asset management
• Ambition
• Ability to work independently and with light supervision on complex tasks and projects
• Communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and resourcefulness to lead projects independently
• High levels of integrity
• Advanced knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, VBA and other required financial software packages