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Portfolio Administrator

ICEA LION,

Kenya

Job Posted Date: 10-Jul-2026

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Department: ILAM

Location: Kenya

Contact type:

Full Time/Part time:  Full Time

Reporting into:

Country: Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Associate, Portfolio Administrator, the key responsibility is assisting other portfolio administrators in handling of day-to-day fund administrations duties including but not limited taking instructions and preparing payment instructions, and processing transactions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Updating and circulating of daily cashflow
  • Capturing daily transactions i.e. units allocation, units surrendering/withdrawals, switches/transfers, corporate actions, etc.
  • Daily unit price (NAV) and yield computation and circulation to trustees, publishers, staff members and investment advisors.
  • Daily expenses computation for all unit trust portfolios.
  • Updating daily performance schedule and circulation of the report.
  • Daily cash reconciliation and monthly script/asset reconciliation
  • Uploading direct debit instructions in online banking system and MPESA transfers to bank – Safaricom online portal.
  • Retaining third party relationships.
  • Identify, analysis, recording and processing of all corporate actions that affect any of the securities held by portfolios.
  • Process account on boarding – Clients and financial advisors.
  • Participating in both internal and external audits.
  • Participating in testing of unit trust administration system upgrades and enhancement.
  • Maintaining compliance with statutory requirements in order to avoid penalties and revocation of license by submitting investment returns to KRA and CMA.
  • Maintain client data records in their respective system, soft and physical files among other roles as allocated.

 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • Bachelors and/or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related degree.
  • A professional qualification in accounting background is an added advantage (CPA or ACCA)
  • Technically proficient in Ms Word and Excel
EXPERIENCE
  • No experience required
CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE
  • Team player
  • Eager to learn
  • Numerate and analytical. capability of evaluating complex financial information
  • Accurate and systematic, with great attention to detail
  • Ability to liaise effectively with clients and other stakeholders
  • Time conscious and deadline-efficient.
  • Ability to thrive in pressured environments  and willing to work long hours
  • Computer literate
  • Maintaining high integrity.

If you meet the requirements for this position, click the APPLY NOW button below to submit your application and resume by 16th July 2026. 

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