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• ​​This is a position suitable for candidates preferably with more than 2 years’ experience from a directly related position in a similar quality organization or from an audit background, ideally with some real estate experience. The ideal candidate will be a professional accountant with a recognized professional qualification, have a strong academic background and be highly numerate with drive and enthusiasm, which is compatible with the organization as a whole.​

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting in accordance with client deadlines;
• Complete all aspects of accounting matters for the portfolio, including monthly/quarterly NAVs, the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements (IFRS & FRS102) and ad-hoc investor queries;
• Adhere to all reporting deadlines for monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
• Liaise with the auditors to complete routine audit queries;
• Review periodic bank reconciliations and supporting documentation evidencing transactions;
• Maintain accurate records on Yardi/ NavOne and Caseware/Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of accounting;
• Deal with the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns;
• For specific client entities, particularly those which own real estate assets, review/prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary;
• Assist and support the induction, integration, and training of junior staff.
• Maintain and Monitor task list to ensure completion on a timely basis, under supervision of your superior;
• Effectively manage workload, complete daily work and allocated project work as needed; and
• Effectively communicate the status of workload to superiors as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of personal time in line with group procedures; and
• Ensure time records are up to date at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and security in terms of client affairs and papers;
• Develop and maintain good staff relations generally within the team and wider Company;
• Ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with Company internal procedures;
• Monitor your own performance against personal and development targets;
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s professional conduct, quality and ethical standards;
• Identify areas where further training is required and bring these to the attention of the Team’s management;
• Consider regulatory issues at all times and report any concerns to management as appropriate.​

Skills & Experience

• SAIPA / AGSA or equivalent qualification
• ​Strong financial services experience (2-4 years)

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Role summary

• Altum takes a ‘Microsoft First’ approach to technology and we thrive on implementing elegant solutions from the comprehensive toolsets available in order to improve client and staff experiences throughout our business solutions.
• We have an opportunity in our Cape Town office for a Power Platform Developer to lead our digitization plans across the Group and are looking for a technology enthusiast who is passionate about developing innovative solutions within the Power Platform environment to help Altum stand out as a leading business in our marketplace.
• The role would suit someone with a high level of competence and familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, ideally with additional knowledge of Office 365, Azure, and Copilot.
• They will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and deploying solutions that meet the needs of our business and clients, therefore need to be organised and comfortable with dealing with their colleagues or third parties on technical matters.
• Specifically, the role will focus on developing an operational ecosystem through the digitization and automation of business processes, creation and extension of system interfaces, and application of AI technologies.
• Importantly, any candidate must be aligned to the Altum core values of: Respect; Teamwork; Integrity; Ambition; and Transparency​

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining applications using the Microsoft Power Platform tools and services to digitize business operations. Including:
• Analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications for Power Platform solutions.
• Developing and configuring Power Apps, Power Automate flows, Power BI dashboards and reports, power virtual agents, and other components using best practices and standards.
• Developing interfaces with our core business systems (NavOne, Allvue, RiskScreen) to enable the seamless and automated transfer of data throughout the technology environment.
• Testing, debugging, and troubleshooting Power Platform solutions and ensuring their quality, performance and security.
• Act as a Product Owner for Altum Pulse, helping to shape and evolve the roadmap and extend the operational scope of the application.
• Liaising with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to utilize Pulse to address / improve existing or arising requirements.
• Assuming responsibility for scoping, prioritizing, and managing the technical development stack in order to deliver against the agreed roadmap.
• Staying abreast of Power Platform / wider technology developments to progress the functional capabilities of the application, and the end user experience.
• Collaborating with other team members on a variety of projects and initiatives to ensure that the impacts and opportunities for Altum Pulse are considered.
• Adhere to and uphold the governance and change management principles of Altum Technology and support the effective adoption of change within the business.
• Documenting, deploying, and managing Power Platform solutions in line with Altum’s change management framework.
• Providing technical support and guidance to end users and stakeholders on Power Platform features and functionalities.
• Liaise with third parties such as external IT service providers, software vendors, and other parties as required, to further integration opportunities or escalate issues as required.​

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a good standard of oral and written English, along with the following skills and experience:

• A university degree in computer science, information systems, or similar.
• At least three to five years’ experience within a Technology department, working with Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Possess or working towards Microsoft Certification PL-900 Power Platform.
• Strong familiarity with MS SQL, Dataverse or similar database systems.
• A deep understanding of Microsoft fundamentals with regard to identity management, security and strategy for the 365 product suite.
• Demonstrable experience of process automation.
• Experience working within a formalized governance framework.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with NavOne or Allvue systems is a distinct advantage, but not a requirement.

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Role summary

• Altum takes a ‘Microsoft First’ approach to technology and we thrive on implementing elegant solutions from the comprehensive toolsets available in order to improve client and staff experiences throughout our business solutions.
• We have an opportunity in our Cape Town office for a Data Engineer to support our digitization plans across the Group and are looking for a technology enthusiast who is passionate about developing innovative solutions to facilitate the flow of data throughout our environment, and help Altum stand out as a leading business in our marketplace.
• The role would suit someone with a high level of competence and familiarity of Microsoft’s Power Platform, with additional knowledge of API technologies, Office 365, Azure, and Copilot.
• They will be responsible for designing, developing, testing and deploying solutions that meet the needs of our business and clients, therefore need to be organised and comfortable with dealing with their colleagues or third parties on technical matters.
• Specifically, the role will focus on developing an operational ecosystem through the digitization and automation of business processes, creation and extension of system interfaces, and application of AI technologies.
• Importantly, any candidate must be aligned to the Altum core values of: Respect; Teamwork; Integrity; Ambition; and Transparency. ​

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing and maintaining data interfaces to digitize and automate business operations. Including:
• Analyzing business requirements and translating them into functional and technical specifications for data interfaces within our Power Platform solutions.
• Developing interfaces between our core business systems (NavOne, Allvue, RiskScreen, SharePoint) to enable the seamless and automated transfer of data throughout the technology environment.
• Developing and configuring Power Apps, Power Automate flows, Power BI dashboards and reports, power virtual agents, and other components using best practices and standards to manage and support the management and interrogation of data.
• Testing, debugging, and troubleshooting data integration solutions and ensuring their quality, performance and security.
• Responsible for embedding and extending the use of AI technologies (including Copilot and/or bespoke AI solutions) to enhance data analysis capabilities.
• Identifying use cases to extend the use of AI within Altum to retrieve, analyse, and interrogate both structured and unstructured data in order to support business operations.
• Liaising with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to utilize AI to address / improve existing or arising requirements, and streamline business operations.
• Staying abreast of developments in AI to progress the functional capabilities, extend the business use cases, and improve the end user experience.
• Develop an approach for a unified data structure to support the ongoing management, reporting, and analysis of data within Altum Group.
• Promote data integrity through the use of automated data flows, designated data repositories, data ownership, and validation and reconciliation tools.
• Enhance and extend the current reporting suite within Power BI through consolidation and aggregation of data sources, in order to drive insights and analytics.
• Adhere to and uphold the governance and change management principles of Altum Technology and support the effective adoption of change within the business.
• Documenting, deploying, and managing system integration solutions in line with Altum’s change management framework.
• Liaise with third parties such as external IT service providers, software vendors, and other parties as required, to further integration opportunities or escalate issues as required.​

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

To be successful in this role, the candidate must have a good standard of oral and written English, along with the following skills and experience:

• Holding a minimum A-level (or equivalent) qualification in IT and/or computing related field, or currently working towards a suitable professional qualification.
• A university degree in computer science, information systems or a related field would be preferred.
• At least two years’ experience within a Technology department, ideally working with Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 tools.
• A deep understanding of Microsoft fundamentals with regard to identity management, security and strategy for the 365 product suite.
• Demonstrable experience of process automation, API technologies, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of data modeling, data analysis, data visualization and report design.
• Experience working within a formalized governance framework.
• A modern understanding and experience of information security practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with NavOne or Allvue systems is a distinct advantage, but not a requirement.

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Role Summary

• The HR Officer will be a key member of the HR team, working alongside the local HR Business Partners to deliver a high-quality HR service to Altum Group’s offices across Jersey, Luxembourg and South Africa. This will be a hands-on role, suiting someone with excellent time management skills to ensure a smooth and efficient business operations. The role involves managing recruitment processes, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with HR policies and procedures.​

Key Responsibilities

​Ownership of group Talent Acquisition administration which will include:

• Posting job advertisements via internal and external channels, including the Altum Careers page, LinkedIn and other local job boards, alongside the company’s intranet page;
• Responsibility for the scheduling and coordination of interviews, including liaising with hiring managers and candidates regarding availability and updating calendars accordingly; and
• Manage the candidate pipeline, including closing filled positions and providing feedback to candidates who have not been successful;

Management of all HR administrative associated with Employee Lifecycle: 

• Supporting the HR Business Partner with the On-Boarding process by creating employee folders and drafting offer letters and contracts of employment for their review, along with adding employees to the pre-screening portal and the PeopleHR system;
• Assist with the leaver process, ensuring that resignations are saved on file, acknowledgement letters are drafted and issued, and that leaver details are added to the People HR system; and
• Draft and issue standard letters using relevant templates, including amendments to terms and conditions of employment, and reference requests for former and current employees.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the PeopleHR system.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics as required.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
• Facilitate the HR induction process.

​Ownership of Payroll & Benefits administration. This will include:

• Adding and removing employees from Group schemes, such as private medical insurance, pension, death in service etc.
• Building and fostering positive relationships with third party providers
• Assist with preparing all payroll reports and making sure all payroll changes are saved in the relevant folders.

Assist the HR Business Partner with any Employee Relations matters:

• Drafting paperwork and attendance at meetings for the purpose of minute taking.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
• Assist in resolving employee issues and conflicts.
• Support the HR Manager in conducting investigations and disciplinary actions.​

Assist with Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs.
• Support the development and implementation of employee development initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience operating in a similar role, preferably in a Financial or Professional services environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of HR practices and labour laws.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.