Finance Officer

Liberty Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage investment trades and cash reporting. In this role, you will ensure accurate processing of investment assets, collaborate with various stakeholders, and perform essential reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, advanced Excel and SAP knowledge, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth in a supportive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a similar environment.
• Post-matric qualification in accounting is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate processing of investment assets in the general ledger.
• Manage cash for the portfolio to ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Advanced Microsoft Excel

SAP skills

Hi-portfolio skills

Education

Grade 12

BCom or equivalent

Post-matric qualification in accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Hi-port

electronic banking applications

Job description

At Liberty, we employ more than 6,000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries.

Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment, and health products.

We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise, and reward the people who make our business great.

Purpose

Instructing daily and weekly trades, and performing script reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure information related to the Group's investment assets is processed accurately and promptly in the general ledger and reconciled to source systems.
2. Timely dispatch of trade instructions to Asset Managers such as NinetyOne & STANLIB.
3. Manage cash for the portfolio to ensure accurate reporting and risk management.
4. Liaise with Mancos regarding trade instructions and queries.
5. Monitor automated batches and manually instruct payments when necessary.
6. Perform daily balancing of trade upload files and submit to Standardbank.
7. Complete bank reconciliations and SAP reconciliations and journals accurately and timely.
8. Communicate professionally with Mancos to resolve queries and obtain statements.
9. Collaborate with stakeholders within Liberty, including ALM, the cash team, and Standardbank replication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12, BCom, or equivalent (or studying towards) – an added advantage.
• Post-matric qualification in accounting – an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar environment.

Requirements

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and follow through on queries.
• Team player.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and SAP skills.
• Hi-portfolio (Hiport) skills are advantageous.
• Uphold Liberty Leader behaviours.

Knowledge

• SAP, Hi-port, Microsoft Excel, electronic banking applications for corporate users.

Additional Information

Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 and the group's Transformation Strategy, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups to promote diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities.