Job Description

Job Specification
Form a part of the business leadership and will therefore contribute to the broader business strategy, initiatives, and activities
Manage the Fund Accounting and Reporting team
Serve as an Operations and Reporting Manager
Oversee all investment operations functions
Portfolio Administration
Portfolio Implementation
Compliance
Ensuring all client SLAs are met
Ensuring the monthly accounting and periodic regulatory submission for all clients are completed accurately and timeously
Providing training, guidance, and mentorship to identified key individuals in the business
Ensuring long-term retention
Implementing compliance and risk management controls to identify and manage exposure to liability
Taking responsibility for oversight and monitoring of identified issues
Follow-up and communicate to relevant management staff on said issues
Oversee and manage the annual ISAE 3402 system and process audit, to ensure a clean audit
Managing staff
Business Management
Give strategic input into the broader business strategy including growth plans, strategic revenue initiatives, and new business initiatives
Together with the management committee assist in developing and maintaining the desired organisational
Continuously enhancing and keeping abreast of industry and trends
Review of technical elements of contracts should a third party be involved in providing services to ensure a full understanding of the cost implications
Provide input on taking on new clients with bespoke structures. Liaising with clients to gain a full understanding of their expectations and needs
Reviewing and monitoring processes and controls
Monitor error and omissions reporting and root causes, to implement mitigation opportunities to increase operational efficiency
Review incident reports and attend incident report discussions to identify unmitigated risks/instances where processes are not being followed
Identify control deficiencies (unmitigated risks)
Research and implement changes or enhancements to processes to eliminate control deficiencies
Continuous auditing of the operating effectiveness of controls against the process documentation
Review and update the ISAE3402 report for any changes in processes
Liaise with the auditors on the ISAE3402 testing process (project manage the audit)
Drive system enhancements and process automation
Review and documentation of processes through discussions with senior staff members as well as observing the processes while being performed
Identify where processes overlap and determine where processes can be combined or enhanced to mitigate additional risks
Implementation of changes or enhancements to processes and controls

Minimum Requirments
CA (SA)
EE
Required to be a FAIS-compliant representative
7 years or more experience in investment administration and accounting
Experience in managing investment processes and controls
Experience managing and mentoring staff
Some exposure to compliance
Business understanding
Commercial acumen
Impact leadership
Driving change
Purposeful collaboration
Growing capability
Strong industry relationships
Ability to design, implement, and monitor processes
Ability to think strategically and see a bigger picture
Client-centred mindset
Strong team management abilities
Strong leadership qualities
Good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Excellent management and administration skills
Uses initiative, is proactive, and possesses problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Think in a structured way and can document processes
Pays attention to detail
Strong numeric and analytical ability
Able to work independently but also be a team player
Have a broad understanding of investment administration, and more specifically investment processes and controls
Understanding of ISAE3402 auditing processes
Ability to engage with auditors
Good time management
Ability to plan for and work to deadlines
Pro-active approach to managing own and others deadlines
Manage own priorities in line with the team's needs
Able to work under pressure
Willing to put in long hours when needed Accepts and lives the company values

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