KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Investment Closing
- Process and monitor investment transactions across fixed income, equities, and other approved instruments, ensuring accurate and timely settlement.
- Coordinate with custodian banks and brokers to confirm trade details, follow up on pending settlements, and resolve routine discrepancies.
- Prepare and maintain closing checklists, trade blotters, and transaction logs for all investment activities.
- Reconcile trade confirmations and settlement records against custodian statements on a daily and periodic basis.
- Organize and file investment transaction documents to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Support in preparing journal entries for month-end investment accounting.
- Support in preparing regulatory reports related to investments.
Investment Reporting
- Prepare regular investment schedules, portfolio summaries, and performance reports for review by the manager and senior finance leadership.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual investment disclosures in accordance with PFRS 9, local GAAP, and IC/BSP reporting requirements.
- Monitor portfolio composition, maturity profiles, and yield data; flag deviations from investment policy limits to the manager.
- Provide supporting schedules and documentation during internal and external audits.
- Maintain an up-to-date investment register and ensure accuracy of data across all reporting systems.
Cash Flow Management
- Monitor and reconcile daily cash positions across bank accounts and investment portfolios; report balances and movements to the manager.
- Assist in the preparation of short-term and rolling cash flow forecasts by gathering data from underwriting, claims, and finance teams.
- Process fund transfers and placements into approved short-term instruments as directed by the manager.
- Track maturing placements, coupon receipts, and dividend collections; ensure timely reinvestment or transfer of proceeds.
- Identify and escalate cash flow variances or potential liquidity concerns for management review and action.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA or progress toward CFA is an advantage.
- Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in investment operations, treasury, or finance; experience within an insurance company, bank, or asset management firm is preferred.
- Working knowledge of investment instruments (government securities, corporate bonds, equities, money market placements) and their settlement processes.
- Familiarity with PFRS 9 accounting treatment for financial instruments and basic IC/BSP investment reporting requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic financial modeling); experience with Bloomberg terminals or investment/ERP systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership over data accuracy and deadlines.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, custodians, and brokers.
