Team Member, Investment Operations and Fund Accounts

Responsible for net asset valuation, corporate actions, security price update, financial statements, escalation and resolution of issues, and other ad hoc reporting for funds.

Role Qualification:

Academic/Professional:

• BSc. Degree from a reputable Tertiary Institution and preferably from a numerate field (Sciences, Engineering, Economics or Finance)
• Diploma in Investment Operations (CISI UK) or/and CFA level 1 is an advantage.
• Relevant postgraduate (MSc, MBA) and/or professional qualification (ACA/ACCA etc) would be an added advantage.

Work Experience: Minimum 1 year work experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate net assets valuation, return reports, distributions, and other fund accounting output for subsequent review by the Team Lead/Head, Investment Operations and Fund Accounts.
• Research, as assigned, certain securities in Fund portfolios for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and international valuations) and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
• Stay abreast of regulatory reform and impact on the business; and helps to ensure the business is best positioned to respond.
• Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to Team Lead/Head, Investment Operations and Fund Accounts, and assisting in their resolution.
• Ensure timely settlement of all wire transfers (inward or outwards) and related to investments.
• Assist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedules, compliance reports, financial statements, or other reports.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the financial service industry with preference for Insurance Industry/Investment Business.
• Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data.
• Advanced business writing and presentation skills.
• Advanced computing skill.
• Be detail oriented.