Registrar and Transfer Agent (Investor Services)

Amicorp Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in South Africa is looking for a candidate to manage fund administration, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and enhance client services. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Finance and Accounting, possess at least 3 years of experience in the funds industry, and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. This role requires attention to detail, the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience within the funds industry.
• Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to adapt and work in a smaller dynamic local team environment.

Responsibilities

• Updating the shareholders register of the investment funds under administration.
• Collecting the subscription documents and KYC documents of new investors.
• Liaising with the compliance department regarding investors’ acceptance process.
• Assisting the Account Managers with investor transactions.
• Monitoring productivity and chargeability on a weekly basis.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Finance and Accounting

Tools

Maconomy

Job description

The role will be primarily responsible for administration of a portfolio of Funds, including providing

investor and corporate services as necessary. The role holder shall be responsible for overseeing

administration of portfolio of Funds and further strengthen the client base of Amicorp Fund Services in the country.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Updating the shareholders register of the investment funds under administration
• Collecting the subscription documents and KYC documents of new investors
• Liaising with the compliance department in connection with the investors’ acceptance process
• Liaising with external service providers and stakeholders in connection with the Register and TA activity, 5AIFM, depository banks, investors, auditors
• Ongoing monitoring of the shareholders registers and updating of missing / expired KYC documents of investors
• Assisting the Account Managers of Fund Services by performing transactions related to investors: subscriptions, capital calls, redemptions, distributions, transfer of shares
• Assisting the Account Managers of Fund Services by fulfilling the reporting duties in connection with FATCA and CRS regulations
• Assisting the Account Managers of Fund Services during the annual audit activity by providing support in relation to TA documents

TIME RECORDING

• Accurately record chargeable time and value of service using Maconomy, ensure effective monitoring of transactions, handle pricing, invoicing and collection of outstanding fees for the portfolio of clients
• Monitor own productivity and chargeability on weekly basis and review productivity and performance against targets. to ensure that individual financial targets and client communication KPIs are met
• Follow a disciplined approach to submitting timesheets for client work and meet the weekly and monthly time/ chargeability targets

OTHER DUTIES

• Undertake the role of director, trustee, nominee, manager, partner, secretary, authorized signatory or any related position in internal entities or client entities of Amicorp Group, where necessary and required by the Management
• Undertake such other duties, related to the position, as may from time to time be agreed with Management

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance and Accounting
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience within the funds industry
• Strong commercial mindset, takes initiative, positive and proactive, dedicated, focused and revenue and target driven
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent client facing skills. Well-developed spoken and written communication skills and the ability to tailor style to relevant audiences and successfully liaise with people at different levels
• Excellent English language fluency; additional languages preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, solution driven, highly organized and detail-orientated with good decision making and time management skills
• Independent, hands-on and takes accountability to deliver solutions and results
• Ability to adapt and work in a smaller, dynamic local team environment; along with being part of a bigger matrix organization.
• Proven team player skills, with ambition to excel in the role.