Job Description

Introduction

Are you a finance or accounting graduate with a strong interest in investment reporting, data accuracy, and financial systems? This internship offers hands-on exposure within the Balance Sheet Management environment, supporting critical middle-office and reporting functions across investment portfolios. Join a team where precision, analytics, and technology come together to support informed decision-making and robust financial governance

Disclaimer

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Role Purpose

To support the Investment Reporting and Middle Office functions by assisting with financial reporting, valuation, and product control activities for trades and instruments managed on the Murex trading platform, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting that supports portfolio management and regulatory requirements

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Fixed-income markets (bond markets)
Macro-economic environment
Legislation and regulatory requirements for banks and state-owned companies
JSE Bond listing requirements
Credit risk management
Research methodologies and platforms available

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, BCom Accounting

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

No work experience required

Duties & Responsibilities

INTERNAL PROCESS:

Execute and maintain key financial reporting outputs, including Statutory Reporting, Tax Reporting, Management Reporting, SARB Reporting, Portfolio Accounting Reporting, and Trade Desk Reporting
Resolve queries from relevant stakeholders, including the Corporate Actuarial team
Perform data cleaning and data management across source reports, including SQL-based reports
Apply basic scripting and coding skills where applicable; additional skills will be developed on the job
Support automation and innovation initiatives to replace manual processes, with a strong focus on improving efficiency and data accuracy
Stay abreast of current market developments and industry best practices to ensure reporting aligns with regulatory and industry standards
Support Middle Office automation initiatives by coordinating technical briefings, documenting current processes, and assisting with testing activities
Contribute to a culture that promotes best practice, continuous learning, process improvement, and team cohesiveness within the Middle Office function

CLIENT PROCESS:

Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders of BSM
Deliver on service level agreements applicable to clients and internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client expectations are managed
Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

Competencies

Accounting skills
Analytical skills
Administrative skills
Report writing skills
Problem-solving skills
Negotiation skills
Conflict management skills
Client liaison skills
Collaboration skills
Communication skills (verbal)
Influencing skills
Stakeholder engagement skills
Business acumen skills
* Listening skills