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POSITION INFO:
Our client is an innovative FinTech company revolutionising the financial services industry through its cutting-edge web application. It is dedicated to empowering its customers with simple, effective solutions designed for success.
As a Senior Account Manager, you will manage a portfolio of 20–30 adviser practices and play a crucial role in strengthening and maintaining client relationships. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. They are looking for a detail-oriented professional who can effortlessly navigate the big picture and the finer nuances of any challenge. They need a natural organiser and multitasker, someone who thrives on solving complex problems with creative and practical solutions. This kind of person constantly seeks opportunities to optimise processes, motivates and inspires others, and embraces change with enthusiasm and determination.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer account management.
- Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
- Lead and resolve complex client challenges in collaboration with internal teams.
- Ensure the timely delivery of management and payment reports.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery.
- Maintain data accuracy and integrity.
- Train, mentor, and support junior account managers.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements.
Duties
- Daily communication with clients to request and process bank and commission statements.
- Reconcile bank statements and ensure data integrity.
- Follow up with providers to obtain commission statements.
- Manage unlinked items with clients and partners, ensuring all information is complete.
- Conduct quality checks to align data with client expectations and guidelines.
- Prepare and finalise client reports for specified periods.
- Engage in follow-up meetings and correspondence to address corrections or evolving client needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance or a related field (essential).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership position (essential).
- Experience in South Africa’s financial services or financial planning industry (advantageous).
- Proven expertise in managing large datasets.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in a variety of software and tools.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a collaborative approach.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Vacancy: Senior Account Manager (Financial Services)
- Location: Hybrid – Paarl, South Africa
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Compensation: Market-related salary + group benefits
About Our Client
Our client is an innovative FinTech company revolutionising the financial services industry through their cutting-edge web application. They are dedicated to empowering their customers with simple, effective solutions designed for success.
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented professional who can see both the big picture and the finer nuances of any challenge. A natural organiser and multitasker, you excel at solving complex problems with creative, practical solutions. You are always looking for ways to optimise processes, inspire those around you, and embrace change with energy and determination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in finance or a related field (essential).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership position (essential).
- Experience in South Africa’s financial services or financial planning industry (advantageous).
- Proven expertise in managing large datasets.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in a variety of software and tools.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a collaborative approach.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and administrative capabilities.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
Key Attributes
- Confident and effective communicator with strong leadership skills.
- Ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships.
- Proactive, with a growth-focused mindset.
- Adaptable, with a client-centric and collaborative approach.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a team where your contributions will make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your career with our client, an industry leader in innovative financial services solutions.
