Reporting Analyst

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a Reporting Analyst to join a Gauteng-based investment management team. The role focuses on portfolio valuation processes, management fee calculations, regulatory reporting, and performance measurement of investment products.

The ideal candidate has strong quantitative/analytical skills and solid client-facing experience, with proficiency in MS Excel and VBA being an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines e.g. Regulation 28, SARB reporting, TER/TIC.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (Expert in MS Excel with VBA, which will be an advantage).
• Strong communication both written and telephonic.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to problem solve.
• Well-organised and results-driven.
• Basic project management skills.
• Knowledge of Pension Funds Act, FAIS, CISCA would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with outsourced fund administrators and monitor performance/deliverables.
• Attend to audits, reporting, valuation and investment flow queries.
• Collect data from fund administrators, asset managers and service providers.
• Suggest process improvements to streamline or automate workflows.

Skills

Excel with VBA

Regulatory reporting

Portfolio valuation

Data analysis

Client-facing communication

Education

BCom or relevant degree

Tools

MS Excel

Financial software

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

A leading independent Investment Management company based in Gauteng is looking for a Reporting Analyst to join their team of professionals.

In this role, you will be responsible for portfolio valuation processes and systems, management fee calculations, portfolio regulatory and mandate limits, and performance measurement of investment products.

The successful individual will possess strong quantitative and analytical skills whilst having strong client-facing experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with outsourced fund administrators (portfolio and transfer agency). Monitor outsourced administrators performance/deliverables i.e. this includes daily and monthly valuation and reporting processes, quarterly regulatory reporting like Regulation 28, Total Expense Ratio/Total Investment Cost and SARB reporting, review and approval of management fee calculations, etc.
• Liaise with retirement funds and their service providers. This includes attending to audits, reporting, valuation and investment flow queries, daily valuation reporting and regular distribution of information.
• Collect data from fund administrators (fund and TA), underlying asset managers and retirement fund service providers.
• Provide feedback on how and where existing processes can be streamlined, enhanced or automated.

Key requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and deadlines i.e. Regulation 28, SARB reporting, TER/TIC, etc.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (Expert in MS Excel with VBA, which will be an advantage).
• Strong communication was written and telephonic skills.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to problem solve.
• Well-organised and results-driven.
• Basic project management skills.
• Knowledge of the following regulations would be an advantage:
  • Pension Funds Act of 1956
  • Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 37 of 2002 (FAIS)
  • Collective Investment Schemes Control Act 45 of 2002 (CISCA)

Education & certificates:

• Minimum BCom or relevant degree

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.