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    Senior Fund Accountant - Johannesburg, South Africa - Salt Employee Benefits

    Salt Employee Benefits
    Salt Employee Benefits Johannesburg, South Africa

    3 days ago

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    Description

    Role Overview:

    The Senior Fund Accountant provides both operational and programmatic support to the Fund Accounting team. The incumbent will provide technical support and training to the Fund Accountant/s. They will report to the Fund Accounting Manager and assist on all operational matters as they relate to the management of the Fund Accounting portfolio.

    Areas of Responsibilities Key Activities:

    Banking

    • Review and set-up of users online banking access.
    • Checking and approving payments.
    • Check that bank statements are updated and bank reconciliations done accurately and on time.
    • Cashflow management of funds and forecasting of cash requirements in line with the funds policy/ies.
    • Oversee and enhance the relationship with the fund/s bankers.

    Accounts

    • Oversee and manage existing system controls and introduce new enhancements to streamline workflow and mitigate risk factors.
    • Preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
    • Development, implementation and management of effective financial controls.
    • Preparation of fund accounts in line with the fund/s accounting policies and implementation of any changes.
    • Ensure adherence to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the fund/s.
    • Checking all monthly reconciliations (Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable).
    • Preparation and review of monthly working papers reating to ledger accounts (GL).
    • Ensuring that all systems in the department are in a working condition.

    Investments

    • Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
    • Monitor and control investment / disinvestment with the respective Investment Managers.
    • Ensure accurate loading of daily unit prices.
    • Ensuring Investments are balanced accurately (ALM).

    Audit

    • Planning and coordination of the audits to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
    • Checking of audit files and working papers for submission to the Fund Accounting Manager.
    • Preparation of the annual financial statements.
    • Providing responses on audit requirements ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met.
    • Implementing recommendations from the auditors.
    • Electronic submission of financial statements to the FSCA.

    Valuation

    • Preparation of member data pertaing to the the valuation of the fund/s.
    • Liaising with the actuary for the timeous valuation of the fund/s.
    • Implementing recommendations from the valuator.

    Legislative

    • Provide oversight and play a leadership role in the Compliance Management function to ensure that:
    • the company compliance framework and policies are properly embedded and implemented in the business.
    • there is regular reporting on compliance breaches and progress on mitigation and management plans.
    • administrative penalties as a result of compliance breaches are minimised.
    • Manage the performance of Compliance operational activities within Salt EB to minimise compliance risk through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
    • Working closely with the senior Management to ensure that all key risks are identified and are adequately communicated to the relevant business owners.
    • Reporting
    • Checking monthly management accounts and cashflow statements.
    • Drafting of the annual budget for the fund/s and monthly tracking of the fund/s income and expenses against the budget.
    • Provide relevant information for the preparation of fund/s board packs.
    • Oversee the production of monthly management reports (internal).
    • Ensure that monthly compliance reporting is accurate, of a high standard and properly reviewed (internal).
    • Communicate to management with regard to any fraudulent activities and misrepresentation of information.

    Qualifications:

    B.Com. Accounting Degree or similar qualification

    Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

    • At least 5 years' experience in Retirement funds.
    • Evidence of managing a small – medium, but effective team.
    • Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel advance, Work).
    • Everest knowledge required.
    • Caseware knowledge will be an advantage.
    • Good communication skill.
    • Deadline driven.
    • Leadership skills.
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