Job title: Trade Settlement Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 11/11/2024
Job ID: 55007

Job Description

Investment team seeks a Trade Settlement Assistant to join their team. This team offers their clients a comprehensive range of financial investment and planning solutions. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity within the investment administration team of an established team and is suited to a recent accounting graduate with an interest in an opportunity within financial services.

Responsibilities: 

  • Place trade of shares with brokers and manage cash flow
  • Open script accounts
  • Process script transfers (equity assets/ take-ons)
  • Process dematerialisation of share certificates, maintain correct CGT values
  • Process dividends and ensure variances reconciled and resolved
  • Prepare and collate daily and monthly payments, ensure authorisation
  • Support for colleagues, as required

Requirements: 

  • Minimum of a completed BCom Accounting or similar qualification
  • Previous experience in a similar role would be preferable
  • Must be computer literate, with a good level of MS Excel skills (Intermediate)
  • Deadline driven and good team player
  • Highly numerate with a keen eye for detail
  • Able to work extra time over quarter end as required

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