Fresh Jobs at Curo Funds Service

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing

• Daily/Weekly/Monthly processing of EFT payments on behalf of clients
• Ensuring timely transfers in accordance with banking cutoff and adhering to deadlines and internal controls
• Maintaining accurate records of all transactions
• Accurate categorization of breaks
• Identify and investigate all team-related breaks, discrepancies, and exceptions, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Resolutions and/or escalation and follow up all non-team specific breaks as per procedure.

Reporting

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and End of Day reports to internal teams and management.
• Ensuring that the Team Leader/Manager is informed of any outstanding issues.

Compliance & Regulatory Adherence

• Maintain full compliance with internal policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to operational controls and audit requirements, maintaining evidence and audit trails.
• Support internal and external audit processes with reconciliation-related documentation and responses.
• Identify potential risk areas in day-to-day operations and escalate them to management for further assessment.

Education & Experience:

• Tertiary Financial Qualification with an accounting background.
• 1-3 years’ experience in financial services (investment management) industry
• Knowledge of Financial Markets and Instruments
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel

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Data Sourcing and Verification

• Obtain and validate daily pricing for all securities held in assigned funds.
• Apply knowledge of financial instruments to ensure that securities are correctly valued.
• Assist in the verification and reconciliation of pricing data with fund holdings and other financial information.
• Monitor and execute instructions and queries relating to instrument valuation (include all instrument types, different vendors).

Pricing Data Management:

• Perform scrubbing checks to identify outliers, stale prices, and large price movements.
• Apply exposure to vendor systems to source instrument information for valuation.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Communicate with external pricing vendors to resolve discrepancies or data feed issues.
• Identify risks and perform controls to ensure accuracy, quality and efficiency.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., SEC, AIFMD) and industry standards for pricing and valuation.
• Assist in liaising with auditors and regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to pricing processes.

Process Improvement:

• Assist in identifying opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing and scrubbing processes.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflows.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of pricing procedures and documentation.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance, and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.
• Maintain relationships with pricing vendors and data providers to ensure timely and accurate data feeds.
• Collaborate with external service providers, such as custodians and transfer agents, to resolve discrepancies.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations as required.

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

• Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.
• Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled effi ciently and accurately

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 - 2 year’s related experience, with specific experience in pricing and valuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Financial Markets and Financial Instruments.

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Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance Management

• Motivate, support, and guide team members to deliver high-quality client reporting services.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members to build confidence, technical competence, and overall performance.
• Foster a culture of communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Drive team engagement and create a positive work environment that encourages ownership and accountability.
• Proactively manage team capacity, including during peak and off-peak periods, and plan for leave cover.

Business-As-Usual (BAU) Deliverables

• Oversee preparation, review, and timely dissemination of all clients, investment, and regulatory reporting across various frequencies (daily, monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Manage daily operational reporting processes and ensure outputs are accurate and delivered as per SLAs.
• Maintain oversight of reporting calendars, checklists, and delivery schedules.
• Support and guide the team in resolving data, report generation, or formatting issues.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and adhered to across all reporting processes.
• Identify and escalate risk items promptly, and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintain detailed audit trails and ensure accurate filing and accessibility of all reports and documentation.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and compliance within the team.
• Monitor and report incidents promptly and accurately, ensuring appropriate follow-up and root cause analysis.

Process Improvement and Strategic Input

• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency gains and process optimisation in client reporting.
• Lead or contribute to automation and system enhancement initiatives.
• Ensure training registers and multi-skilling efforts are maintained and executed effectively.
• Provide input into change forums and initiatives, highlighting the impact of proposed changes on reporting deliverables.

Reporting and Metrics

• Prepare and maintain management information (KPI reports, performance stats, dashboards).
• Monitor reporting volumes and quality metrics to assess performance and resource needs.
• Deliver timely insights and data to senior management to support decision-making.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage client relationships and act as the key contact for all client reporting queries.
• Liaise confidently with auditors, service providers (e.g. IT and business support), and internal teams.
• Ensure client expectations are managed and met through timely and professional communication.
• Represent the reporting function in client service and relationship management forums.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensure reporting meets regulatory and client-specific standards and timelines.
• Stay up to date on reporting requirements, regulatory updates, and industry practices.
• Provide input into SLA development, reviews, and updates.

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Handle operational and reporting-related requests from senior management.
• Ensure all ad-hoc assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Support project work and cross-functional initiatives where needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within financial services or investment administration.
• Experience in team leadership or supervisory roles preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets, pricing methodologies, and investment operations.
• Experience with financial systems and platforms.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CA, or equivalent are advantageous

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily transaction processing, including trade capture, cash movements, and corporate actions.
• Support reconciliation tasks between internal systems and external custodians or fund managers.
• Help prepare client reports, NAV calculations, and performance summaries.
• Participate in data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and update fund documentation and records.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve queries and support client servicing.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Handle ad-hoc requests efficiently as requested by management.
• Ensure all additional tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner

A year at our business sees candidates:

• Obtain exposure to investment instruments (equities, bonds, derivatives).
• Develop an understanding of fund structures, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Receive hands-on experience with fund accounting systems and reconciliation tools.
• Develop analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Receive on the job training under the guidance of an assigned mentor
• Form part of an accredited training programme resulting in an additional qualification at the culmination of the programme
• Earn a monthly income that is higher than the prescribed stipend

Requirements

Qualifications

• Have completed their studies in 2024, or currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic data handling.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment