Vacant Jobs at Curo Funds Service

Key Responsibilities:

NAV Calculation:

• Support the accurate calculation of daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Values (NAVs) by providing reliable pricing data.
• Collaborate with the NAV calculation team to address any pricing-related discrepancies.
• Verify and reconcile pricing data with fund holdings and other financial information.

Pricing Data Management:

• Oversee the daily collection, validation, and scrubbing of pricing data from various sources.
• Apply knowledge of financial instruments to ensure that securities are correctly valued
• Monitor and execute instructions and queries relating to instrument valuation (include all instrument types, different vendors)   
• Apply exposure to vendor systems to source instrument information for valuation
• Investigate and resolve any pricing issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

Compliance and Regulatory:

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards for pricing and valuation.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory bodies, providing necessary documentation and support.
• Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to pricing processes.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of pricing and scrubbing processes.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to improve workflows.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Provide support, training, and mentorship to junior fund accountants.

Ad-Hoc Tasks:

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

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 - 4 year’s related experience, with specific experience in pricing and valuation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and pricing methodologies.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.

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Key Responsibilities

Fund Administration

• Oversee and review all transactions across Unit Trusts and Unitised traded instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Execute confirmation and settlement instructions for all trades, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Conduct reconciliations related to valuations, cash, units, and confirmations to maintain data integrity.
• Address and resolve client queries efficiently, ensuring a high standard of service and responsiveness.
• Assist the manager in monitoring daily tasks to ensure completeness and accuracy of processes.
• Generate and analyse MIS reports related to trade volumes, key controls, and process/system performance to identify and mitigate risks.
• Maintain and support trade processes throughout the trade lifecycle, ensuring proper execution and record-keeping.

Reporting and Analysis

• Assist the team manager in the escalation, drafting, and review of incident reports, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of issues when required.
• Support audit and regulatory reporting processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with industry regulations.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensure all deadlines are met and escalate any issues promptly and appropriately to minimise risks and operational disruptions.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining compliance across all processes and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the ongoing development and updating of procedures, ensuring best practices are maintained.

Stakeholder collaboration

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, fund managers, and custodians regarding off-market transactions. 
• Work closely with internal teams, including risk, compliance, and legal, to mitigate operational risks.

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.
• Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to meet the demands of a developing product set, client base and trading growth.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in financial services (investment management) industry
• Diploma or course in SA Financial Market Instruments will be an advantage
• Previous trade cycle experience in Unit Trusts and the Unitised trading process would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel.

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Key Responsibilities

Fund Administration

• Perform all trade-related processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in trade execution.
• Prevent failed trades by proactively managing trade settlements and identifying potential issues.
• Liaise with clients, custodians, and brokers to ensure smooth trade execution and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure timely execution of trade confirmations and settlements.
• Check and sign off on colleagues' trade inputs/instructions to maintain accuracy and control.

Reporting and Analysis

• Assist the team manager in the escalation, drafting, and review of incident reports, ensuring timely and accurate documentation of issues when required.
• Support audit and regulatory reporting processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance with industry regulations.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Ensure all deadlines are met and escalate any issues promptly and appropriately to minimise risks and operational disruptions.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and industry standards, maintaining compliance across all processes and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the ongoing development and updating of procedures, ensuring best practices are maintained.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with clients, custodians, and brokers to ensure smooth trade execution and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, fund managers, and custodians regarding off-market transactions. 
• Work closely with internal teams, including risk, compliance, and legal, to mitigate operational risks.

Ad-Hoc Tasks

• Perform ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks as requested by clients or management.
• Ensure ad-hoc requests are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to meet the demands of a developing product set, client base and trading growth.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years experience in financial services (investment management) industry
• Diploma or course in SA Financial Market Instruments will be an advantage
• On-market or Off-market trade process experience (or both)
• Previous trade cycle experience in Unit Trusts and the Unitised trading process would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly