Finance/Accounting - Finance/Accounting Management Johannesburg North FULL TIME Job Summary Our client is a well-established player within the investment management industry, providing innovative investment platform solutions to financial advisers and clients. They are seeking a Financial Operations Specialist to join their Operations team and play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of investment administration processes. This position is responsible for the accurate processing of transactions, reconciliations, payment administration, and regulatory reporting support while maintaining the highest standards of operational integrity and risk management. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, service providers, and client-facing teams to ensure operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment operations professional looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing organisation while expanding their exposure across investment administration, tax reporting, and operational risk management. Key Responsibilities: * Execute and settle investment trade instructions accurately and within agreed turnaround times. * Process model portfolio instructions, fund ballots, mergers, and daily bulk operations. * Capture and process income distributions across funds and client portfolios. * Perform daily and monthly bank account reconciliations. * Conduct asset-versus-liability reconciliations and resolve exceptions timeously. * Process adviser, administration, tax, withdrawal, and premium payments. * Support regulatory and tax reporting requirements, including SARS submissions and tax certificate processes. * Assist with CRS and FATCA preparation and submissions. * Investigate, identify, and escalate operational risks and processing errors. * Participate in testing system enhancements, platform upgrades, and new product implementations. * Maintain standard operating procedures and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives. * Manage operational queries from internal stakeholders, advisers, clients, and external service providers. * Build and maintain effective relationships with custodians, vendors, and business stakeholders. Job Experience and Skills Required:…