Fund Administrator

Job title: Fund Administrator

Direct report: Head, Business Operations

Job purpose:

The successful candidate will oversee mutual fund administration, including processing subscriptions and redemptions, maintaining accurate records, managing expenses, preparing financial statements, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities:

  • Review bank/wallet statements daily to successfully credit individual accounts, ensure all subscriptions are verified and approved.
  • Verify cash received/paid matches unit holder values, maintain accurate records of each subscription, including amounts, dates, and share allocations.
  • Ensure all necessary approvals are provided and payments have been processed in a timely manner and duly received by clients.
  • Review daily exception report(s), ensure all failed payments are re-processed and completed and record all redemption transactions.
  • Monitor daily fund unit price and ensure its completion, capture any spikes/losses and trigger remedial action accordingly.
  • Extract trial balance and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for funds.
  • Provide required assistance and documentation to Risk & Compliance during audit and for regulatory requirements.
  • Engage in training programs to develop a solid understanding of asset management operations.
  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
  • Support the operations team with performance reporting related to operations management activities.
  • Ensure that all calculated and agreed fees.

Job context:

The role requires proactive management of the fund in a dynamic environment that demands attention to detail; and plays a critical role in ensuring that the fund operates efficiently, meets legal requirements, and provides accurate financial data to stakeholders.

Job profile:

Skills Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of financial instruments and industry regulations are a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify/resolve discrepancies related to investment transactions, compliance, or financial reporting.
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in fund administration activities and reconciliation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, investors, auditors, and regulators.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualification:

  • 5 years of experience in fund administration or related fields.
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • GISI-CISI, Ghana Stock Exchange certificate or similar qualification is a plus.

Benefits:

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work with a leading financial services company.

All applications should be sent to careers@ic.africa by the 25th April 2025.

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