Fund Accountant/Pension Fund Accountant

Our client, a dynamic Financial Services Provider is seeking to employ a Fund Accountant.

Candidates must have a B Com degree or a relevant accounting diploma/qualifications with a minimum of 5 years in a fund accounting role within the EB Industry.

Key Performance Objectives

• Knolwedge of accounting policies and Generaly Accepted Accounting Practice
• Knowledge of the Financial Services Board requirements and involvement
• Knowledge of the South African Reserve Bank requirements and involvements
• Knowledge of the investment markets and Regulation 28 reporting requirements
• Knowledge of segregated investments and disclosure on Annual Financial Statements
• Ability to correspond/communicate with auditors, consultants and actuaries
• Understand the purpose, background and policies of the organisation
• Understand the roles of other staff members and be an effective team player
• Communication, listening skills and the ability to relate to people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Computer skills, including Advanced Excel Skills and the ability to use relevant computer software such as CASEWARE, email diary systems, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to compile electronic working papers as per the Company''s style guide

Essential Job Functions

1.Monthly

• Monthly management of workflow and deadlines/turnaround times of own portfolio
• Managing and meeting deadlines (monthly, quarterly and annual processes)
• Reporting to Fund Accounting Manager monthly on status of management accounts and audits
• Preparing monthly management accounts and bank reconciliations
• Preparing monthly ALM''s on all funds
• Calculate monthly PAYE and complete PAYE Returns
• Manage and prepare SARB Reports and Regulation 28 reports
• Resolve actuarial and audit queries and be able to update the AFS with valuations and audit adjustments
• Timeous payment of fund invoices

2. Annual Financial Statements

• Prepare audit files with Annual Financial Statements up to and including Schedule 1A and Schedule 1B, within the SLA Timelines
• <eet audit deadlines as planned by Fund Accounting Manager
• Annual planners to be maintained and adhered to at all times
• Effective resolution of queries (audit, actuarial and Trustee) within the stipulated turnaround times
• Adhere to processes and procedures within the fund accounting team

3. Controlling Costs

• Telephone and internet costs
• Avoid audit overruns

4. Soft Skills

•  Courtesy with clients (internal and external)
• Tidiness - desk audits
• Filing must be done monthly and filed according to the Company''s Style Guide
• Apply correct telephone and email etiquette internally and externally

Competencies (Skills Required)

• Planning and Organising skills
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Caseware
• Time Management Skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Excellent Spelling and Grammar
• Communication Skills
• Team Player