Finance Operations Analyst at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, validity, and operational compliance (where applicable) for all Finance Operations processes which include income streams, flows, assets under management, portfolio management reports and other (Local / Offshore).
• Processing Local and Offshore fees and facilitation of the fees processes (loading, reconciliation, mandates etc.)
• Reconciliation and analysis of fees and brokerage to ensure completeness / optimal profitability and report any exceptions.
• Processing and reconciling of income to fund managers / lisps (as applicable).
• Processing and reconciliation applicable commissions.
• Compiling / implementing controls for the processing of revenue / expenses.
• Support with valuation of internal and external portfolio management books as and when required.
• Processing and support of Portfolio Management processes.
• Reconciliation of monthly recorded income, expenses, commission and accruals.
• Loading and monitoring of fees on Revport system.
• Management of fee reports and distribution to stakeholders.
• Engagement with Internal and External audit as required.
• Resolving/responding to queries.
• Assist with testing of Finance Operations systems.
• Assisting Head of Finance Operations with Ad-hoc task, initiative and projects.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Self-starter and proactive individual
• Energetic and flexible
• Professionalism
• Ability to work with people at all levels

Qualification and Experience

• Financial qualifications with post audit article experience would be an advantage
• Experience within the financial services industry is essential
• Basic understanding of the Private Client business environment preferably
• Excellent MS Office skills- Excel [Advanced level]
• Exposure to valuations and modeling beneficial

Knowledge and Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail critical.
• Ability to deal effectively and credibly with all stakeholders in both spoken and written format.
• Excellent organizational skills, a team-orientated attitude and the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently while meeting the required quality levels.
• Demonstration of living the company’s values.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong service orientation towards all stakeholders.

Personal Qualities

• Strong numerical orientation
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-active approach to work, clients and problem solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Assertive
• Motivated and target-driven
• Passionate about the ownership of results