Finance Operations Administrator

About the role

The Finance Operations Administrator will support the financial control of a LISP, life company and retirement funds. Reporting to the FinOps Team Leader, you will work in a fast‑paced environment ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and submit daily investment instructions via various trading platforms.
• Perform daily reconciliations of investment holdings and units.
• Process and prepare daily banking instructions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct daily banking reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Resolve operational and administrative queries promptly.
• Maintain cashbooks and allocate General Ledger entries accurately.
• Capture, validate and confirm fund prices and exchange rates.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, analyse financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and service providers.
• Assist during audit processes and respond to audit requests within agreed timelines.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies and operational procedures.
• Stay updated on industry developments, regulatory requirements and legislative changes.

Required profile

• BCom degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Previous experience in the financial services industry.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking and numerical aptitude.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a routine‑driven operational environment.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

Required skills