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Job Description

Key Result Areas

• Supporting the asset reporting extracts and reconciliations for IFRS reporting purposes
• Preparing and supporting the quarterly and annual Regulatory submissions in respect of the Investment Asset reporting requirements
• Preparing the asset reporting extracts and reconciliations for SARB reporting purposes
• Preparing the quarterly and annual Investment Asset extracts for non-OMLACSA entities
• Accountable for analysing, investigating and reconciling investment asset data, reports and exceptions received from external data providers, ensuring completeness, accuracy and consistency
• Acquire, extract, transform and integrate data from multiple sources into structured datasets to support reporting, analysis and decision-making
• Process, cleanse and validate data to ensure its accuracy, completeness and integrity for reporting purposes
• ·Manage, collate and review the business unit information used to split investment assets by product category and retail/ institutional business
• Supporting asset requirements to other external (e.g. Standard & Poor’s, International Association of Insurance Supervisors, etc.) and internal (Regulatory, Actuarial, Tax, TFM, etc.) stakeholders
• Preparing analytical reviews to explain movements in investment asset data
• Preparing the biannual report of commonly held investments managed across the various OML asset managers
• Perform root cause analysis of data quality issues and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions and improve data integrity
• Responsible for the daily shareholding disclosure reporting (s122 of the Companies Act) and UK Takeover Panel regulations
• Responsible for maintaining the team timetable (e.g. data provider deliverables, internal and external deadlines, etc.)
• Liaising with external consultants and auditors where required
• Understanding and assisting with the implementation of new requirements
• Maintain and enhance documented processes, controls and governance frameworks for the Investment Repository, including review and approval of updates proposed by the Investment Data Administrato
• Administration of the InfoStore database

Other responsibilities: 

• Continuously improve the efficiency and capabilities of the function and participate in the broader Finance initiatives and Ad hoc projects across the Group

• Ensure that effective and efficient systems, processes and controls are maintained for all investment reporting to appropriate materiality

• Other ad hoc projects and activities as required

Requirements: Skills, Qualifications, Experience required

• B.Com/Business Science degree
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience within financial services
• Investment data analysis experience advantages
• Good understanding of the different types of financial instruments would be advantageous
• Flexibility and willingness to work outside strictly defined role and hours when required
• Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Oracle/ HFM/ Infostore/ Kaizen Reporting)
• Proficient in the use of Excel
• Experience working with data in various data sources and databases
• Demonstrated experience in handling large data sets
• Understanding of regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Knowledge of SAM and SARB regulatory requirements will be an added advantage
• Good troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills for design, and testing software

Competencies:

Personal Attributes

• Ability to comply to and manage data assets under strict governance framework
• Strong analytical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members, senior stakeholders, support personnel, and customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to learn rapidly, take ownership of responsibilities, and drive tasks through to completion.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment

The investment repository (IR) is an application that is used to store and collate investment data to support investment reporting for OMLACSA and certain OML Group entities.

The primary responsibility of the Investment Data Analyst is to manage, maintain and enhance the Investment Repository (IR) and support the delivery of accurate, timely and controlled investment reporting for regulatory, financial and management reporting purposes across OMLACSA and certain OML Group entities.

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Closing Date

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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