Fund Accountant

Description

• Old Mutual Namibia is a leading Financial Services Provider
• We require a Fund Accountant in our Corporate Segment Business
• This role is responsible for creating, verifying and maintaining accounting records for a Pension Fund
• The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts

Duties

• Conducts investment recons, disbursements and receipting
• Reviews monthly investments statements for accuracy and completeness before distribution to external parties
• Produces monthly returns and submission of stamp duty and income tax payments to the Receiver of Revenue
• Ensures financials are prepared and maintained in accordance with accounting requirements
• Prepare and submits reports to NAMFISA and Bank of Namibia
• Reviews cash flow reports on all schemes and monthly bank reconciliations
• Reviews monthly reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items
• Ensures compliance of fund to rules and statutes
• Ensures PAYE payments and submissions to NAMRA are actioned on a timely basis
• Prepare financial statements and manage the external auditors
• Manage the production of assistant fund accountants including performance management
• Ensure all payments to various third parties are prepared and paid as per agreed upon SLA
• Builds and manages external relationships with clients, NAMFISA, auditors and the Receiver of Revenue
• Review work prepared by Assistant Fund Accountants
• Must quickly adapt to a different working environment and be a quick learner

Requisites

• Namibian Citizenship
• A relevant degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• Three to four years’ experience in an accounting environment, preferably Pension Fund Accounting; Computer literate
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Must have a strong accounting background and knowledge
• An understanding of the Pension Fund industry is an added advantage
• Must be analytical, attentive to detail, a self-starter and have the ability to work under pressure
• Must be a team player and also be able to work independently

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted