Fund Controller Manager: Alternatives

2 weeks ago

Tygervalley, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Who are we?
Sanlam Alternative investments can improve diversification and reduce overall volatility, and they also have more flexibility in the tools they can use to maximise returns. Specific capabilities include:
Africa We help institutional investors capitalise on African growth opportunities by successfully sourcing and managing institutional investments across a range of asset classes.
Private Equity is a source of investment capital derived from high net worth individuals and institutions for the purpose of directly investing in equity ownership in private companies that are not publically listed. What will you do?
Sanlam Alternative Investments (“Sanlam Alternatives” or the “Businesses”), a division of Sanlam Investment Management (Pty) Ltd, is an alternative investment management business. Sanlam Alternatives manages funds in the real estate, private equity, unlisted credit, and infrastructure sectors.

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer for Sanlam Investments, the role of Alternatives Fund Controller Manager involves working across the Business to support the finance and operating activities of a number of funds across the sectors listed above. The role will have oversight of fund accountants in the Private Equity, Private Debt. What will make you successful in this role?
Act as the first point of contact for the Alternatives CEO, heads of the Sanlam Alternatives’ business units and the funds’ administrators;
Work closely with the investment teams and fund administrators to ensure reporting is accurate and delivered timeously;
Work closely with the investors to ensure queries and adhoc reporting requirements are delivered;
Manage current and future fund cash forecasts to optimize the movement and holding of cash within fund structures and to manage the timing of investor capital calls;
Coordinate the annual audit processes for limited partnership fund structures;
Work with the funds’ administrator and fund accountants to ensure audits are delivered effectively;
Prepare, validate and follow up on investor drawdown and distribution notices when required;
Facilitate the on-boarding for new investors;
Ensure compliance with limited partnership agreements and other investment mandates,
Monitoring transactions cost budgets;
Build strong relationship with funds’ administrators and other Sanlam divisions which provided support services to the Sanlam Alternatives Business;
Monthly review of the underlying supporting financial information prepared by the fund’s administrators;
Review investment management fee calculations;
Collate and review the monthly fund performance and funds under management data;
Detailed review of all monthly and quarterly investor reports prepared by each fund’s accounting team;
Prepare consolidated quarterly multi-strategy investor reports for specific investors; and
Prepare and/or review of content and format of ad hoc investor reporting.
Alternative Investments is a growing part of Sanlam Investments. As a result, the role will grow and evolve in line with the business.
CA (SA) qualification is preferred; or
BComm Accounting qualification
Five or more years' experience in fund accounting with private equity / limited partnership fund structure experience; and
Strong attention to detail and strong financial analytical skills; Qualification and Experience Appropriate financial degree with 6 to 8 years related experience Knowledge and Skills Consolidation of management information Analyse Operating efficiencies Budget management and forecasting Capital expenditure management Cash flow monitoring and management Personal Attributes Business insight - Contributing through others Decision quality - Contributing through others Manages complexity - Contributing through others Plans and aligns - Contributing through others 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 four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing through others Collaborates - Contributing through others Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others Customer focus - Contributing through others Drives results - Contributing through others Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the s

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