Fund Operations Finance Associate (CPT) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• SUPPORT the business by facilitating flows into and out of the funds of a renowned Asset Management company as its next Fund Operations Finance Associate. You will take on responsibility for vendor oversight with specific focus on finance related tasks performed by the vendor.
• You will review bank reconciliations and query outstanding items to ensure prompt and appropriate allocation, monitor accounts for overdrafts and resolve it timeously while identifying key risks and ensuring effective controls are in place.
• Applicants can be a newly qualified CA(SA) – preferably with relevant Asset Management Operations and industry experience. You also need to be familiar with automation ETL tools (e.g. Power Automate, Data Bricks) and be proficient with SQL (data validation, joins, exception reporting).

DUTIES:

• Oversight of tasks performed by third-party service provider (Bank reconciliations, Collections from/Payments to investors and brokers, Taxation, Commissions & rebates).
• Review bank reconciliations and query outstanding items to ensure prompt and appropriate allocation.
• Monitor accounts for overdrafts and resolve it timeously.
• Attend to queries relating to Finance and Tax matters.
• Perform analytical review/trend analysis on various data relating to clients and brokers.
• Conduct data analysis to investigate ongoing/ad hoc operational issues.
• Establish good working relationships across all relevant teams such as Tax, Third Party Service provider, Compliance and various other Operations teams across the business.
• Manage the banking relationships for all inflow bank accounts.
• Participation in Finance, Banking, Tax and Other regulatory projects.
• Identify key risks and ensure effective controls are in place (both at outsourced provider and internally).

Process Optimisation & Technology Enablement -

• Identify opportunities to introduce efficiencies and automation across fund operations and finance processes, reducing manual effort and operational risk. This will include documenting current-state processes, proposing future-state solutions, and assisting with implementation and change management.
• Leverage technology and data tools (e.g. Python, SQL, advanced Excel, Power BI or similar) to develop scalable solutions.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to translate business requirements into practical, technology-enabled solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Newly Qualified CA(SA) preferably with relevant Asset Management Operations and industry experience.
• Familiarity/Experience with automation ETL tools (e.g. Power Automate, Data Bricks).
• Proficiency in SQL (data validation, joins, exception reporting).
• A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation.
• A methodical and detailed-orientated approach to work.

Advantageous –

• Experience in analysis and interpretation of data.
• Certifications in SQL, Python, or automation platforms.

ATTRIBUTES:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
• A client focussed and collaborative approach.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information.