This is a key role in the Fund Accounting team within Prescient Fund Services where the overall responsibility of the individual will be to oversee, lead and manage the delivery of the Unit Trust Fund Accounting team.

• Leading the team of CIS Fund Accountants to ensure accurate and timely delivery of duties in order to meet SLA’s. Responsible for the daily deliverables of the team.
• Working closely with the Operations Manager: Fund Accounting to ensure the team is correctly resourced and that retention is high.
• Implementing and maintaining process controls.
• Client reporting:
  • Responsible for running, checking and sending client reports daily and monthly.
  • Handling client queries efficiently to ensure resolution of both internal and external client queries.
  • Assist in the preparation and distribution of specific reporting requirements to clients.
  • Attending to monthly, quarterly, ad hoc client and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Cash flow management and Electronic banking:
  • Ensure sufficient cash is available in the physical bank account before transfer.
  • Always inform and arrange for cash to be made available with the fund manager.
  • Arrange for intraday facility with banks where necessary.
  • Capturing to online banking platforms or instructing via fax timeously.
  • Perform the necessary checks to ensure transfers are debited and credited timeously and accurately after having released online payments.
• Oversee Reconcile cash and asset holdings:
  • Ensure differences are identified and resolved timeously.
  • Daily and monthly bank account reconciliations.
  • Daily and monthly unit-holding reconciliations.
  • Ensure there is no impact to NAV as a result of differences.
  • Alert managers to material differences that may impact the funds trading ability or fund valuation.
• Co-ordination and clear communication with clients, investment team and ICT where relevant:
  • You will be required to be the query point for fund managers regarding any fund accounting or administration issues.
  • Ensure that the fund manager is informed of any reconciliation items and outstanding issues.
  • Follow up on unmatched or unsettled trades to ensure quick resolution.
  • Ensure resolution of internal and external queries – everyone is your client.
  • Oversee Fund Accounting and NAV pricing delivery.

• Relevant experience of at least 5 years (Unit Trust Fund Accounting/Pricing experience) in this role is essential.
• Previous people leadership experience required.

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification(s) in Finance / Accounting / Commerce.
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Experience with Investment Administration / Accounting software.

• Self-starter who is willing to take on responsibility for a wide array of tasks.
• Highly methodical.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to influence and lead others.
• Team Player, who is delivery focused.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Client orientated and able to see the bigger picture.

This is your opportunity to join a market leading Fund Operations business and lead a talented team of highly motivated Fund Accountants geared for growth. You will be joining an entrepreneurial and nimble environment where ideas and solutions to obstacles are always encouraged.