Investments Financial Analyst - Cape Town, South Africa - Old Mutual

    Old Mutual
    Old Mutual Cape Town, South Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Old Mutual background
    Full time
    Description

    Description

    This role, an analyst position in Old Mutual International, is mainly responsible for investments and investments related data at an operational level, preparation of management reports, provision of interpretation of financial data and predictive results.

    The role includes the following responsibilities:

    Financial Reporting

  • Preparation and review of oracle ledgers.
  • Provision of interpretation of financial data and predictive results.
  • Preparation as well as provision of disclosure reports to OM Wealth reporting team.
  • Valuation and classification of Investments according to regulatory and international financial reporting standards.

    • Reconciliations

  • Investments reconciliations on a fund level.
  • Proper analysis of all Investment balance sheet and income statement accounts for validity, completeness, accuracy, and correct recording into the annual financial statements.

    • Investment Repository

  • Responsible for preparation of OMI investment repository and all related disclosure requirements.

    • Other

  • Assist in Adhoc projects and all Investment related and tasks as required.
  • Assist with audit liaisons and statutory requirements.
  • Working closely with the finance and operations teams and or service providers to ensure the completeness and accuracy of authorized custodian as well as Direct Funds holdings data for reporting purposes.
  • Given the change period that the business is in, activities related to this role may change however this will be communicated accordingly.

    • Team Effectiveness

  • Drive process improvements and simplification in the area of investments and investments related data reporting. This includes automation projects and the preparation and maintenance of detailed workflows.
  • Effective time-management.
  • Individually accountable for tasks and output timeliness and quality.
  • Enhance and improve group collaboration efforts.

    • Qualifications and Experience required:

  • CA(SA) (preferable) or
  • Accounting degree with post graduate studies in Finance
  • 3+ years post article experience or
  • 5+ years related experience.
  • Financial services industry experience, with specific background on investments
  • Strong Excel skills with an aptitude and eagerness to learn various IT applications and platforms to enable process efficiencies. PowerBI (or similar tools) experience preferred.
  • Experience within the Old Mutual Group would be advantageous.

    • Skills

    Education

    Closing Date

    26 April 2024