Senior Specialist Fund Administrator

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

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Perform administrative duties for Old Mutual Unit Trust and Strategic Investment Services, including maintaining accounting records, preparing related financial reports for various funds, managing fund distributions, completing reconciliations, and providing support to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Administration

Daily monitoring of bank account cash movements, resolving imbalances, performing reconciliations, and conducting checks related to market instructions and resulting money flows. Provide expertise in the implementation and launch of new products, funds, and systems. Ensure all month-end deadlines and SLA requirements are met.

Provide coaching and training to enhance team capability and performance.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging domain expertise and data-driven insights.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.

Involves working independently.

Insights and Reporting

Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.

Prepare monthly financial packs for the management companies, Dividend and Income Tax payments and review Dividend Tax reports.

Liaise with auditors and provide all required reports

Relationship Building

Assist in building and maintaining a cohesive, high-performing team.

Develop and maintain cross-functional and third-party relationships to drive service quality and efficient issue resolution.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes (including Section 95 And Circular 15 of CISCA, Anti-Money Laundering) and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education.

These responsibilities offer an overview of the role and are not confined or restricted solely to what is listed.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required

Completed Matric and hold a tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Calendar Coordination, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Digital Literacy, Executing Plans, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies

Decision Quality

Directs Work

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education

NQF Level 6 - Diploma, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

08 December 2025, 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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