Fresh Vacancies at Robert Walters

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Treasury Analyst to join a dynamic and globally recognised firm. This role offers the chance to work in an environment that values collaboration, commitment, and understanding. The successful candidate will be part of a team that invests across the sub-investment grade corporate credit markets in Europe and North America, with a strong focus on downside protection through active risk management. The firm provides investors with a broad range of opportunities to meet their investment criteria through dedicated vehicles and investment solutions for both performing and non-performing credit assets.

What you'll do:
As a Treasury Analyst you will provide support to the Treasury team by performing various tasks. These tasks include preparing liquidity reports, managing cash for certain funds, maintaining bank accounts, onboarding new entities and accounts, establishing connectivity for new accounts, onboarding and maintaining credit facilities, conducting reviews of ASL and system access, instructing invoice settlement, and providing support for administrative queries.

• Preparation of daily liquidity reporting for performing and private credit funds
• Cash management of end-of-life Private Credit funds
• Daily maintenance of TMS - integration of statements and reconciliations
• Bank Account maintenance in TMS
• Onboarding of new entities and accounts in TMS
• Establish connectivity of new accounts into TMS (MT940)
• Onboarding and maintenance credit facilities in TMS
• Semi-annual review of ASL and system access/banking portal access
• Instruction of Treasury related invoice settlement in TMS/Admins
• Admin queries - provide support requested for transactions/bank statements

What you bring:
The ideal Treasury Analyst will bring a wealth of finance qualifications along with prior experience within an Asset Manager/Private Credit role. You will have a deep understanding of cash management, international payments, and credit facilities.

• Finance related degree.
• Prior experience in a similar role within an Asset Manager/Private Credit is essential
• Knowledge of cash management, international payments, credit facilities is necessary
• Prior experience using Kyriba, TMS systems is beneficial
• Strong Excel knowledge is advantageous
• Analytical skills are desirable
• Effective communication skills are important
• Being a team player is crucial
• High attention to detail and organisation skills are key
• Time Management skills are vital

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Client Relationship Manager to join a leading financial institution. This role is perfect for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for building strong relationships with large corporate clients. The successful candidate will have the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive team, where they will be responsible for expanding the client base and maintaining sound relationships with existing clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly respected institution that values commitment, cooperation, and empathy.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Client Relationship Manager, you will play a pivotal role in independently marketing and acquiring new large corporate client relationships. You will be responsible for onboarding new corporate customers for various banking services according to relevant policies and procedures. Your ability to work well under pressure and deadlines will be crucial as you collaborate with your team to meet quarterly/annual targets. Your role as the main point of contact for client requests will require you to maintain sound relationships with clients. Additionally, you may be required to perform ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Senior Client Relationship Manager position will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role. With at least 10 years of credit working experience in a corporate and investment banking environment, you are familiar with providing various corporate banking services to large corporates in South Africa. Your significant knowledge of the financial industry coupled with your proven track record of maintaining relationships with industry-leading companies will be crucial in this role.

• Bachelor degree or above from a reputable university (Honours Degree or Master Degree preferable), and has FSCA qualification of RE5
• Preferably 10 years credit working experience in a corporate and investment banking environment
• Managerial experience
• Familiarity with providing corporate banking including general banking facility, revolver, term loan, project finance, syndication loan business to large corporate in South Africa
• Significant knowledge of the financial industry
• Proven track record including currently maintaining the relationship of the industry leading companies

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Job Details:

Our client is looking for someone with proven HR generalist exposure and expertise in areas such as change management, employee relations, performance management, and employee lifecycle. Based in Cape Town. If you're a "people's person" with exceptional interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for supporting and empowering others, then we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Additional HR certifications are a plus
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a People/HR Manager
• Experience in SME and e-commerce industries is essential
• Proven HR generalist experience, with expertise in areas such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, employee lifecycle, and change management
• Based in Cape Town

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Job Summary

Our client is a leading provider of discretionary investment management services, offering a unique and distinctive proposition compared to competitors. They are seeking an Operations Manager who will be at the heart of their operations across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with global investment, sales, software development, and support teams in a rapidly growing company. The successful candidate will have the chance to shape business processes, develop trusted relationships with investment platforms, and manage internal resources for effective operations.

• Leading provider of discretionary investment management services
• Opportunity to shape business processes and develop trusted relationships
• Rapidly growing company with global operations

What you'll do:

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations across multiple locations. You will work closely with other members of the global investment, sales, software development, and support teams. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and monitoring all business processes. You will also focus on continuous improvement of these processes using technology where required. Developing trusted relationships with investment platforms will be key to your role as well as liaising with representatives and managing the performance of management companies.

• Designing, implementing and monitoring all business processes
• Ensuring accurate implementation of investment mandates and client instructions
• Reviewing monthly and quarterly fee reconciliations
• Focusing on continuous improvement of processes using technology where required
• Developing trusted relationships with investment platforms
• Liaising with representatives and managing the performance of management companies
• Managing and leveraging internal resources to ensure effective and efficient operations
• Minimising risk and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation

What you bring:

The ideal Operations Manager will bring strong interpersonal skills and exceptional communication abilities to this role. She should have a knack for bringing structure to unstructured situations, coupled with outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills. Her ability to design and implement operational processes that leverage technology will be crucial in this role. She should also possess change management skills to implement process changes both internally and externally. Adaptability, excellent computer skills, and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to bring structure to unstructured situations
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to design and implement operational processes that leverage technology
• Change management skills to implement process changes internally and externally
• Adaptability and capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills

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A global reputable Asset Manager based in Johannesburg are seeking an Accountant. This role involves managing various financial activities for the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all processes.

As the Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the supplier invoice and payment process, managing the invoice and receipts process, handling bank accounts and cash book operations, maintaining general accounting tasks, preparing management accounts, handling tax and statutory obligations, participating in audits, and other financial activities. Reporting into the Senior Financial Manager, you will work closely with team members to ensure smooth financial operations and contribute to the growth and success of the business. This opportunity allows for the successful candidate to be part of a dynamic team in the financial services sector, contributing to the growth and success of the company in South Africa and internationally.

With offices locally and abroad, this Asset Manager manages significant capital across various investment avenues, providing a stimulating environment for professionals seeking growth and challenge.

Key qualifications for the Accountant:

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Degree/Honours in Accounting or Finance
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in an accountant role OR
• CA(SA) with 1-2 years of experience out of audit (industry experience)
• Asset Management industry experience (1st prize)
• Experience in the Financial Services sector (essential)
• Demonstrated history of outstanding academic achievement
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Key duties for the Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Manage supplier invoices by validating, capturing, and reconciling them to the general ledger
• Compile and load payment batches while tracking and analysing expenses
• Obtain invoicing data from relevant parties, conduct sense checks, and raise customer invoices
• Reconcile the general ledger to source documents and ensure timely collection of debtors
• Process cash book entries into the accounting system and perform bank reconciliations
• Handle banking administration tasks including maintaining beneficiaries and ensuring adequate funding for bank accounts and corporate cards
• Maintain fixed asset registers and loan amortization schedules
• Create and maintain relevant balance sheet and income statement schedules, and process periodic journals in the accounting system
• Prepare payroll, EMP201, and EMP501 for Financial Manager review
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist in preparing presentations and schedules for board directors and shareholders
• Prepare VAT201, provisional and annual tax calculations
• Maintain accurate statutory records and handle the preparation of CIPC annual returns and Workmen's Compensation filings
• Serve as the main contact during the audit process, responsible for preparing trial balances, general ledgers, and supporting schedules for auditors
• Respond to audit requests, provide necessary supporting documentation and explanations, and oversee the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) by outsourced service providers

Key personal skills for the successful Accountant:

• Self-starter, efficient, and solution-oriented
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and embrace challenges
• Organised, energetic, and adept at multitasking
• Capable of independent work and making informed decisions
• Ability to flourish in a small business setting, demonstrating initiative and taking ownership

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Job Summary:

Leading law practice in Stellenbosch is looking for a brilliant corporate commrecial attorney.

The job description for a midlevel attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Team position includes responsibilities such as handling corporate and commercial matters, advisory work, transactional tasks, and compliance wor

The desired qualifications for this role are a law degree from a reputable university, admission as an attorney in South Africa in good standing with the LPC, and 3 years of relevant experience in a midlevel role.

Key competencies and qualities sought include ethical and professional conduct, legal-technical acumen, analytical skills, strong communication abilities, client management skills, collaboration, adaptability, and effective time management.

The key areas of responsibility encompass the ability to see matters through to successful completion, a good working knowledge of company law, interest in corporate transactions, understanding of company secretarial work, and proficiency in drafting and reviewing agreements.

The role involves attending to advisory work, writing blog posts, and demonstrating a strong understanding of corporate and commercial matters.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected from the incumbent, emphasizing that it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

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Job Summary 

Leading boutique law practice is looking for an IP Attorney based in stellenbosch.

The key responsibilities for a midlevel attorney in an IP litigation position include:

Handling intellectual property disputes, including High Court litigation and other dispute resolution procedures.

This involves:

• Drafting letters of demand
• Filing and managing South African trademark oppositions
• Handling foreign dispute matters with correspondent attorneys
• Providing advisory work on trademarks, copyright, domain names, company name objections, and watching services.
• Drafting and reviewing IP-related agreements.
• The desired qualifications and experience include:
• Law degree from a reputable university
• Admitted attorney in good standing with the LPC
• Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law
• 3 years of relevant experience in a midlevel role

Key competencies and qualities include ethical and professional conduct, legal-technical acumen, analytical skills, communication skills, client management, collaboration, adaptability, and strong time management.