Old Mutual

Senior Administration Specialist (Fixed Term)


PayCompetitive
LocationNot available
Employment typeFull-Time

This job is now closed

  • Job Description

      Req#: JR-66542

      Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

      Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

      Job Description

      • Minimum of 5 years experience in retirement fund administration - data, payroll and finance.

      • Must have the ability to analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances / assets.

      • Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act

      • Data reconciliation experience will be an advantage

      • Compass experience essential

      • AWD/Chorus experience would be an advantage

      The vacancy is in the umbrella retirement fund administration environment, specifically in the department dealing with the deregistration of participating employers with the FSCA.

      Responsibilities

      • Obtain the necessary data required to determine the remaining scheme assets/balances.
      • Analyse, investigate, determine actions required and perform actions to clear remaining scheme balances/ assets.
      • Manage internal and external stakeholders to achieve targets.
      • - Report as required to the project manager as required on progress, blockers, etc.
      • Coaching and skill sharing with team members
      • Assist the team with other project related work when required and not specific to scheme assets / balances investigations and clearing i.e. assist with prepare and submit deregistration applications, etc.

      Administration

      Produce, update, and provide best practice support on complex matters, databases, and other departmental systems, advising colleagues as needed and using expertise to help improve processes and progress.

      Correspondence

      Prepare tailored letters, emails, and more complex reports.

      Data Collection and Analysis

      Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

      Insights and Reporting

      Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.

      Document Preparation

      Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

      Work Scheduling and Allocation

      Assign work schedules thea team in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.

      Operational Compliance

      Identify, within the team, instances of non-compliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

      Personal Capability Building

      Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

      Skills

      Accounting Finance, Accounting Finance, Action Planning, Analytical Skills, Analytical Thinking, Calendar Coordination, Coaching, Communication, Complexity Management, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Database Reporting, Databasing, Data Compilation, Data Interpretations, Data Query, Decision Making, Development Planning, Digital Literacy, Electronic Mail, Excel Analytics, Executing Plans, Finance Analytics, Financial Data, Funds Administration {+ 21 more}

      Competencies

      Decision Quality

      Directs Work

      Ensures Accountability

      Manages Complexity

      Optimizes Work Processes

      Plans and Aligns

      Tech Savvy

      Education

      Matriculation Certificate (Matric) (Required)

      Closing Date

      27 May 2025 , 23:59

      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.

      The Old Mutual Story!

  • About the company

      Old Mutual Limited is a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group.

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