Senior Manager Fund Accounting, Johannesburg

Purpose of role:

The Senior Fund Accounting Manager's role is to supervise the Fund Accounting unit. The incumbent will report into the COO/Deputy COO role and assists on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, etc.

Responsibilities:

Operational

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organisation's mission.
• Work with the Executive Team on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships.
• Assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Enhancement and automation of processes through utilisation of technology.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that it may pass independent audits.
• Work with the COO/Deputy COO to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. 
• Oversee the production of monthly reports for use by the Executive Team, as well as the Board of Directors.
• Oversee and manage existing system controls and introduce new enhancements to streamline workflow and mitigate risk factors.
• Preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures throughout the Fund Accounting department.
• Development, implementation and management of effective financial controls.

Compliance

• Provide oversight and play a leadership role in the Compliance Management function to ensure that:
• the company compliance framework and policies are properly embedded and implemented in the business.
• there is regular reporting on compliance breaches and progress on mitigation and management plans.
• administrative penalties as a result of compliance breaches are minimised.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements through adherence to policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Work closely with the Executive Team to ensure that all key risks are identified and are adequately communicated to the relevant business owners.
• Implementation of controls to mitigate fraudulent activities and misrepresentation of information.
• Enhancement and automation of the production of monthly management reports and board packs.

Customer

• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings.
• Development stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure adherence to customer and service provider SLA's.

People

• Train the Fund Accounting department and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
• Development and implementation of staff succession and growth plans.
• Effective team management and coordination of financial activities at all levels.
• Implement the culture transformation programme that will enable the delivery of Salt's strategic intent and identified ideal behaviours, improve employee engagement and reduce employee turnover with the support of HR
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching.
• Implement talent acquisition, engagement and recognition process in line with this.
• To improve employee engagement, by building an engaged workforce by connecting with staff at all levels and soliciting regular feedback from staff (informal / formal).

RECORD KEEPING AND FILING

• Ensure all relevant documentation relating to the funds are saved in the member profile on the system
• Ensure appropriate notes are recorded in the member profile on the system
• Full fund administration system filing

REPORTING

• Prepare, analyse and present ad hoc reports as and when requested
• Prepare, analyse and present an accurate report for Trustees meetings
• Have the ability to report at Trustee meetings

QUERY RESOLUTION

• Attend to queries or inquiries by members within the required timelines
• Provide assistance to Employers or service providers where necessary

INNOVATIVE & TEAM PLAYER

• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Abide by audit findings as directed by the COO
• Build and maintain supportive relationships both internally and externally

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain positive relationships with all clients and service providers
• Build and maintain supportive relationships with teams internally
• Ensure that all communication sent internally and externally is dealt with professionally

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Devote the whole of your time, attention and abilities during working hours to the discharge of your duties
• Meet production standards in terms of quantity and quality
• Manage work outflow timeously

Qualifications:

• B.Com. Accounting Degree
• Relevant Post graduate honors and or masters qualification
• Completed articles with a registered accounting body (SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA or similar)

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years EB experience