The Senior Fund Accountant is responsible for the fund accounting function of the SALT Umbrella Provident / Pension Funds. The senior Fund Accountant also assists on all operational matters as they relate to the management of the Fund Accounting portfolio.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Operational
  • Banking
  • Set up payments on banking, extract bank statements
  • Check that bank statements are updated and bank reconciliations done accurately and on time.
  • Cashflow management of funds and forecasting of cash requirements in line with the funds policy/ies.
  • Oversee and enhance the relationship with the fund/s bankers.

• Accounts
• Oversee and manage existing system controls and introduce new enhancements to streamline workflow and mitigate risk factors.
• Preparing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Development, implementation and management of effective financial controls.
• Preparation of fund accounts in line with the fund/s accounting policies and implementation of any changes.
• Ensure adherence to the Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the fund/s.
• Checking all monthly reconciliations (Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable).
• Preparation and review of monthly working papers reating to ledger accounts (GL).
• Ensuring that all systems in the department are in a working condition.

• Investments

• Liaising with fund managers, brokers, and custodians to communicate information and resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Monitor and control investment / disinvestment with the respective Investment Managers.
• Prepare monthly investment reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate loading of daily unit prices
• Ensure accurate loading of cashflow unit prices
• Ensuring Investments are balanced accurately (ALM).
  • SARS
• Submission of monthly EMP201 and Bi annual 501 recons
• SARS queries and resolution
  • Audit
• Planning and coordination of the audits to ensure the audit function is executed on a timely and efficient basis.
• Checking of audit files and working papers for submission to the Fund Accounting Manager.
• Preparation of the annual financial statements.
• Providing responses on audit requirements ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met.
• Implementing recommendations from the auditors.
• Electronic submission of financial statements to the FSCA.

• Valuation

• Preparation of member data pertaing to the the valuation of the fund/s.
• Liaising with the actuary for the timeous valuation of the fund/s.
• Implementing recommendations from the valuator.

• Legislative

• Provide oversight 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.
• Monitor the performance of Compliance operational activities within Salt EB to minimise compliance risk through adherence to policies, procedures, and guidelines and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Working closely with the management to ensure that all key risks are identified and are adequately communicated to the relevant business owners.
  • Reporting
• Preparing monthly management accounts, cashflow statements and investment recons.
• Drafting of the annual budget for the fund/s and monthly tracking of the fund/s income and expenses against the budget.
• Provide relevant information for the preparation of fund/s board packs.
• SARB and C48 reporting
• Ensure that quarterly Reg 28 compliance reporting is accurate
• Communicate to management with regard to any fraudulent activities and misrepresentation of information.
• Customer
• Ensure adherence to customer and service provider SLA’s.
• People
• Assist administrators with accounting issues.

• Com. Accounting Degree or similar qualification.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Evidence of managing a small – medium, but effective team.
• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office, Excel advance, Work).
• Everest knowledge required.
• Caseware knowledge will be an advantage.
• Good communication skill.
• Deadline driven.
• Leadership skills.