Job Description

Introduction

Accurately control and process financial information for an investment portfolio. Prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes.

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Role Purpose

Accurately control and process financial information for an investment portfolio. Prepare financial reports and analysis to enable business processes.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting or Investment Management or Financial Management
Honours Degree in Accounting or Investments or Financial Management (preferred)
Studying toward CA, CFA, CIMA, ACCA (preferred)
Completed accounting articles (preferred)
At least 2 - 5 years' experience in accounting and or investments

Duties & Responsibilities

Performing of the Investment Accounting function for Guardrisk Insurance Company Limited, Guardrisk Life Limited and Guardrisk Microinsurance Limited which includes the unitised and dedicated investments investment portfolios, for cell captive & contingency policy clients
Accurately, efficiently and timely accounting and reporting of investment related transactions of investment portfolios in the general ledger
Review and /or prepare investment related payment documents and obtain the necessary source documentation and authorisation to effect payments timeously and within the determined service level agreement
Review all documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorised the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder
Preparation of investment and disinvestment instructions authorised according to the sub delegation of authority
Completion of asset manager FICA documentation and safekeeping of confidential information
Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly and year end investment and interest reconciliations including monthly cashbook reconciliations
Compile quarterly asset allocation report for submission to the Reserve Bank and asset spreading recons to be used by the balance sheet management department
Compile adhoc monthly and quarterly reporting for internal and external stakeholders
Completion of the new instrument data reconciliations to be included in the Group sector tree instrument allocation report
Identify, report and resolve respective investment accounting or reporting issues
Portfolio support and management/servicing by working closely with the portfolio accountants, portfolio manager and other stakeholders
Assist with Special Projects relating to Investments assigned within the group
Meeting company, investment and client accounting, payment and reporting deadlines
Contribute to the enhancement of the investment systems and processes to enhance financial management
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
Build and maintain relationships with asset managers, clients as well as internal and external stakeholders
Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
Prepare and provide necessary documentation to complete timely audit for both the client and Guardrisk
Contribute to the internal and external audit process and resolve any audit queries within the deadlines set
Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
Build and maintain relationships with asset managers, clients and internal and external stakeholders
Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external asset managers, stakeholders and clients
Make recommendations to improvement client service within area of responsibility
Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
Take ownership for driving career development
Contribute to the budgeting process and provide the relevant reports and analysis to support the process.
Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.
Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
Implement and provide feedback on the effectiveness of financial policy, practice and procedures preventing illegal, unethical or improper conduct.
Investigate reported wilful acts of non-compliance to organisation policy and practice and report on findings.

Competencies

Business Acumen
Client/Stakeholder Commitment
Drive for Results
Leads Change and Innovation
Collaboration
Impact and Influence
Self-Awareness and Insight
* Diversity and Inclusiveness