Specialist: Fund Accounting Gpaf

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

**Who are we?**

Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.

**What will you do?**
- This role is responsible to manage all production and operational daily activities, processes, systems thereby ensuring smooth running of the allocated business operations.**Key outcomes**
- The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Specialist Fund Accountant:
- Managing the fund/product bank accounts which includes but is not limited to management of insufficient funds.
- Ensure quality output, maximising efficiencies, and adherence to deadlines are consistently met within the branch.
- Reviewing of SARB reporting of all allocated Funds submitted within 2 months to the reserve bank.
- Responsible for ensuring that bank reconciliations are completed and signed off as per procedure.
- Resolving queries to FSCA within 30 days of receipt.
- Responsible for checking and authorising reconciliations and payment of administration fees in accordance with set procedures.
- Responsible for checking Asset/liability reconciliations and associated reports presented to clients.
- Ensuring that no PI claims are lodged.
- Checking and authorising of adhoc-payments to be approved within SLA.
- Ensure cash analysis are checked and submitted as required.
- Checking of monthly consolidation for policy funds and submission within the agreed SLA.
- Daily monitoring of daily investment / disinvestment instructions to investment managers.
- Maintenance of controls in order to ensure 100% compliance rating on internal audit findings.
- Authorising and signing of disinvestment instructions within the branch and business.
- Sharepoint to be updated for management and business.
- Checking of trial balances reconciliations and financial statements.
- Establish strong, trust-based relationships with internal clients, external clients and the required supply chain.
- Communicates effectively with clients to resolve issues without escalations and ensure client expectations are met per the set SLA.

**Qualifications and experience**
- Matric
- Finance/Accounting Degree/ Diploma (NQF 6) or related
- 5 to 6 years’ retirement fund accounting experience
- Any industry related accounting package (Compass/ Khanya advantageous or any)
- Computer literacy in MS Office suite essential (MS Excel advanced level a must)
- Financial statement experience (Advantageous)

**Competencies**
- Client Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Collaborates
- Drives Results
- Being Resilient
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to function independently
- Communication Skills

**Attributes**
- Positive, enthusiastic attitude
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Honesty, integrity and respect
- Self-starter and self confidence

**What will make you successful in this role?**

**Qualification and Experience**
- Grade 12 with 3 to 5 years related experience.**Knowledge and Skills**
- Recording of financial Transactions- Reconciliations and query resolution- Compliance with SOP's and SLA's- Authorisation of transactions within mandates**Personal Attributes**
- Manages conflict - Contributing independently- Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing independently- Optimises work processes - Contributing independently- Action orientated - Contributing independently**Build a successful career with us**
- We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.**Core Competencies**
- Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently- Customer focus - Contributing independently- Drives results - Contributing independently- Collaborates - Contributing independently- Being resilient - Contributing independently**Turnaround time**Our commitment to transformation**

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what driv

  • Team Leader Ddt Gpaf

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    Who are we? Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a...

  • Senior Administrator DDT _ GPAF

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    Senior Administrator DDT _ GPAF Date: 17 Dec 2024 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA Company: Sanlam Group Who are we? Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial...

  • Senior Fund Accountant

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, California, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    Senior Fund Accountant - Portfolio Management Specialist**Job Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Fund Accountant to join our dynamic team in the financial services industry. This role requires experience in fund accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.About CA Financial AppointmentsCA Financial...

  • Retirement Fund Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Progressive Selection Recruitment Consultants Full time

    Job Overview **Date Posted**: Posted 4 hours ago **Location**: Johannesburg, Gauteng **Job Title**: Retirement Fund Specialist **Salary**: R30,000 **Salary Type**: Market Related **Education Level**: High School / Matric **Job Level**: Senior **Required Experience**: 3 - 5 Years Retirement Fund Specialist - Johannesburg A Retirement Fund Specialist...

  • Lead Fund Accountant Specialist

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, California, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    CA Financial Appointments is seeking a seasoned Senior Fund Accountant to manage the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of investment funds. This role demands expertise in fund accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail.Key Responsibilities:Oversee daily fund operations, including monthly/quarterly NAV...

  • Senior Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Join a dynamic team in the financial services industry as a qualified Senior Fund Accountant, managing the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of investment funds. This role requires experience in fund accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Ideally you are a proactive self-starter who excels in...

  • Senior Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    Join a dynamic team in the financial services industry as a qualified Senior Fund Accountant, managing the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of investment funds. This role requires experience in fund accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Ideally you are a proactive self-starter who excels in...

  • Intermediary Support

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Sanlam Full time

    **Who are we?** Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a...

  • Senior Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg Metro, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    Join a dynamic team in the financial services industry as a qualified Senior Fund Accountant, managing the financial operations of a diverse portfolio of investment funds. This role requires experience in fund accounting principles, strong analytical skills, and exceptional attention to detail. Ideally you are a proactive self-starter who excels in...

  • Head of Fund Accounting

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment (South Africa) Full time

    A reputable and leading insurance provider is looking for a Head of Fund Accounting to join their finance team. **JOB & COMPANY DESCRIPTION** **EDUCATION** - BCom Honors in Accounting - Completed SAICA articles is non-negotiable - CA(SA) **JOB EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED** - Experience in the insurance/financial services industries is preferred - At...

  • Capital Raising Specialist

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Gauteng Partnership Fund Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** The Capital Raising Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with funders. The Capital Raising Specialist will be responsible for the identification of long-term tools required to increase capital raising opportunities and develop, and nurture relationships with potential funders both in the private and public...

  • Retirement Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Qualifications: - BCom Accounting Skills: - Advanced Excel - 2years experience in a similar role within the retirement fund space Job description: Identify and receive monthly contributions Perform monthly reconciliations Process monthly contributions and benefit claim payments including Section 14 transfers-in Update member data and resolution of member...

  • Associate - Real Estate Fund Accounting

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa LRI Invest S.A. Full time

    **Associate** *** **-** *** **Real Estate** **Fund Accounting** **Johannesburg -** **South Africa** **Reporting** The position reports to AVP - RE Fund Accounting **About Apex** The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 11,000 staff across 50+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate employees who are not...

  • Corporate Partnerships and Funding Acquisition Specialist

    6 days ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FriendnPal Full time

    Job DescriptionThe Corporate Partnerships and Funding Acquisition Specialist will play a critical role in securing partnerships and funding opportunities for FriendnPal. They will be responsible for identifying potential partners, managing relationships, and writing grant proposals to secure funding for our programs and initiatives.Key Responsibilities

  • Pension Fund Accountant Expert

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Working Earth Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Pension Fund Accountant Expert to join The Working Earth team. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with experience in managing retirement fund accounts.Job SummaryThe successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and receiving monthly contributions, performing reconciliations, processing...

  • Head of Fund Accounting

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg North, South Africa CA Financial Appointments Full time

    Exceptional opportunity to join an established Employee Benefits team who seek a Head of Fund Accounting to join their team. Join a team who are passionate and have a solid track record of providing service excellence to their clients. Role reports to the COO. **Responsibilities**: - Liaise with Executive Team on strategic vision fostering and cultivating...

  • Senior Manager Fund Accounting

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Salt Employee Benefits Full time

    **Purpose of role**: The Senior Fund Accounting Manager supervises the Fund Accounting unit. The Senior Fund Accounting Manager reports to the COO and assists on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, etc. **Main Responsibilities** **Operational** - Assist in performing all tasks...

  • Retirement Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa The Working Earth Full time

    Qualifications: BCom Accounting Skills: Advanced Excel 2years experience in a similar role within the retirement fund space Job description: Identify and receive monthly contributionsPerform monthly reconciliationsProcess monthly contributions and benefit claim payments including Section 14 transfers-inUpdate member data and resolution of member...

  • Retirement Fund Accountant

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa The Working Earth Full time

    Qualifications: BCom AccountingSkills:Advanced Excel2years experience in a similar role within the retirement fund spaceJob description: Identify and receive monthly contributionsPerform monthly reconciliationsProcess monthly contributions and benefit claim payments including Section 14 transfers-inUpdate member data and resolution of member queriesPrepare...

  • Hedge Accounting Specialist

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualifications **about us**: **purpose**: To provide accounting services and performance analysis to hedge funds or mutual funds to seek opportunities for high returns with fewer regulatory burdens **experience and qualifications**: - Minimum Qualification - Chartered Accountant (SA) - Experience - 3 to 5 years experience...