Executive - Administration (6m FTC)

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 25  jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

In this role you will support the preparation, review, and delivery of high-quality financial statements while providing administrative and office management support, ensuring accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and excellent client service.

N.B. This is a 6m maternity cover.

What you'll do

• You'll prepare, format, and deliver high-quality financial statements by transferring data from Excel workbooks into Word-based reports, using advanced Microsoft Word skills and basic Excel and PowerPoint knowledge
• You'll perform detailed quality reviews of financial statements, including spelling, grammar, casting accuracy, statement tie-ins, note reconciliations, and verification of financial data against supporting documents
• You'll ensure compliance with financial reporting frameworks, regulatory requirements, internal methodologies, software standards, compliance manuals, and information security policies.
• You'll collaborate closely with Directors and Managers to meet client deadlines, support planning activities, resolve queries efficiently, maintain strong client relationships, and proactively identify opportunities to add value
• You'll manage office administration responsibilities, including receptionist, office management, and personal assistant duties, while demonstrating strong communication, multitasking, self-development, teamwork, ownership, and deadline-management skills.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile

• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 22 days paid leave

• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements

• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day.

• You have a Matric qualification and an administrative qualification, with strong English communication skills

• You possess advanced Microsoft Word expertise, which is essential to the role and will be assessed during the interview process

• You have experience in financial reporting, with a background in an accounting environment considered a strong advantage

• You are proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF software

• You have knowledge of the financial services environment and the technical skills required to support high-quality financial reporting.

Our commitment to you and the environment

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.