Reconciliation Specialist - Johannesburg Verfied

Salary Negotiable Johannesburg, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 22-06-2016 10:58:34 AM
10-07-2016 12:48:20 PM
Purpose
The primary output is to ensure that daily reconciliations between internal systems, banking platforms and other external sources are performed and reviewed in a timely manner. The role is also responsible for ensuring appropriate record keeping including proper evidence of review.

Responsibilities
• Manage, own and execute allocated items within timelines.
• Ensure that all reconciliation items are investigated and verified for resolution within the agreed timelines.
• Escalate all client and fund manager related issues to Line manager/Team leader timeously should resolution not be forth coming
• Complete daily checklists and escalate should issues arise to the Manager – Banking and Reconciliations
• The candidate should be able to work within their own team as well as all teams within the Investments and Savings Centre of Excellence
• Maintain and update operational processes and procedures where applicable
• Ensure all assigned client queries are resolved within stipulated turnaround times
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks
• Assist with internal and external audit queries

Competencies
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous and precise
• Responsible
• Inquisitive mind
• Sense of urgency
• Delivery orientation
• Work under pressure
• Be deadline driven
• Persistence and perseverance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A self-starter who shows initiative
• The candidate must have the ability to prioritise
• Team Player

Specific requirements:
• Min 2-3 years’ relevant experience in a Finance area or Investment Administration area
• Investment markets and instruments knowledge essential
• An appropriate commerce qualification or studying towards it
• An accounting background would be beneficial
• Investment Administration background would be beneficial