Position Name: PORTFOLIO ADMINISTRATOR - Affirmative Action

Description:

Responsible for approximately 15 institutional and 5 private clients

To perform the day-to-day administrative accounting activities, record keeping and liaison for institutional pension fund and individual clients, so as to ensure the smooth flow of information internally (for effective portfolio management) and externally (client records).  To build and maintain exceptional client relationships.

OBJECTIVES OF ROLE

produce daily, monthly, quarterly and/or yearly client investment reporting so that clients are kept updated on the movements on their portfolios

check own and colleagues external client reporting so as to ensure accuracy

supply client and portfolio information internally (presenters, traders, portfolio managers, performance analysts, finance, risk analyst and IT) so as to ensure the smooth flow of information for effective portfolio management

liaise and build relationships by supplying information to external sources (banks, asset consultants/administrators, auditors and clients) re queries pertaining to disinvestments/investments and portfolio transactions

calculate, bill and ensure payment of the investment management fee as per the Portfolio Administration Agreement

update and check cash and scrip reconciliations

monitor cash and margin movements on equity-linked derivative positions to ensure account management accuracy

maintain accurate record keeping and filing in both hard and computerised format so as to comply with legislative requirements

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant degree/diploma (or equivalent) in accountancy, economics, mathematics/statistics (or related) would be preferred.  Prior experience in portfolio administration, banking or investment related experience an advantage.  Working knowledge of the South African financial markets and instruments. 

KEY ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

Numerical ability and attention to detail

Ability to function well under pressure and take full ownership of tasks

Ability to meet deadlines

Results orientated

Ability to operate independently and to work effectively as part of a team

Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Good organisational and planning skills

Good understanding of general accounting principles

Computer literate

Shows initiative

Conscientious

Remuneration: negotiable

Area: Western Cape

Consultant: Astrid Cox

Date Start : asap
Date End:

Position Type: Permanent

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