Jobs at National Empowerment Fund

Job description

Third-Party Funds Coordination

• Monitor contractual obligations and key milestones for Third-Party Funds partnerships.
• Assist with preparing funding proposals and partnership documentation.
• Maintain an up-to-date register of all Third-Party Fund agreements and commitments.
• Prepare Committee documents for approval.
• Track progress on each partnerships.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings with funders and strategic partners.
• Assist with monitoring fund utilisation and expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support due diligence processes for prospective funding partners.
• Coordinate the submission of reports to funders within agreed timelines. 

Treasury Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Head of Treasury.
• Assist in coordinating Treasury Committee meetings and prepare meeting packs.
• Support the monitoring of cash flow information and liquidity reporting.
• Assist with the administration of banking relationships and Treasury documentation.
• Coordinate Treasury reporting requirements for EXCO and Board Committees.
• Maintain Treasury records, registers and filing systems.
• Assist with investment portfolio administration and reporting.
• Support the implementation of Treasury policies, procedures and governance requirements.

Governance and Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management reports.
• Monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain action registers arising from Executive and Committee meetings.
• Coordinate audit requests relating to Third-Party Funds and Treasury.
• Assist with the implementation of audit recommendations. 

Research and Analysis

• Conduct research on funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor industry trends relating to Development Finance Institutions and Treasury.
• Prepare briefing notes for Executive Management. 

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate engagements with Funders, Banks, Government Departments and strategic partners.
• Maintain stakeholder databases.
• Facilitate communication between internal business units and external stakeholders. 

Financial Administration

• Assist in tracking budgets for Third-Party Funds.
• Monitor invoices and payments relating to Third-Party Fund projects.
• Coordinate procurement requests relating to Treasury and Third-Party Funds.
• Assist with reconciliations and financial reporting where required.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

• 3–5 years' experience in Fund Administration, Treasury Operations, Corporate Finance, Banking, Investment Administration or Financial Services.
• Experience supporting Treasury or Finance functions.
• Knowledge of cash management, liquidity monitoring and investment administration.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination and project administration.
• Experience preparing management reports and Executive Committee packs.
• Understanding of PFMA, Treasury governance principles and financial controls would be advantageous.

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking and /or Commerce

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Financial analysis
• Treasury administration
• Financial reporting
• Project coordination
• Advanced Excel
• Governance and compliance
• Report writing
• Minute taking
• Stakeholder engagement
• Planning and organising
• Analytical thinking

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Job description

• Identification of applicable legislation that the NEF needs to comply with and monitor the regulatory universe;
• Develop a system to timeously identify changes in the regulatory environment and ensure that the NEF responds timeously to such changes;
• Draft relevant risk mitigation plans to ensure compliance with legislation;
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution;
• Develop and implement an effective Compliance Program;
• Develop and implement a training and monitoring Program;
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies (NCR,FSCA etc);
• Assists in coordinating implementation of NEF policies;
• Coordinate the implementation of NEF complaints procedure;
• Facilitate reporting to Social & Ethics committee;
• Identify new draft laws and policies which affect the NEF and prepare submissions to relevant structures on behalf of the NEF;
• Identify policy issues which adversely affect B-BBEE and assist the NEF to create advocacy strategies in respect of such issues;
• Assist the CRO and General Counsel with implementation of an effective Ethics Management program.

Minimum requirements

Experience / Skills Required

• At least 3 years’ experience in a regulatory and legal and compliance environment.

Qualification Requirements

• LLB degree (minimum)

Personal Attributes/Behaviours/Attitudes

• Self-driven;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and with others;
• Resilience; and
• Ability to work with various teams on various projects simultaneously.