Financial Assistant: Group Financial Reporting

2 weeks ago


Bellville, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Who are we?
Sanlam was established as a life insurance company in South Africa but has since transformed into a diversified financial services group that operates across the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets, with listings on the Johannesburg, A2X and Namibian stock exchanges. In 2018 the Group celebrated its centenary as well as 20 years since demutualisation and listing in South Africa and Namibia. Sanlam is one of the largest internationally active insurance groups in the world with a presence in 43 countries and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent.

The Group's four business clusters (Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets and Santam) house the Group's business operations. The Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the four clusters, assisting them in realising their strategies and meeting their business objectives. The Group Office is responsible for governance and for the Group's centralised functions, which include: Finance, Actuarial and Risk Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Market Development and Brand Services.
What will you do?
This role is based in Group Finance and reports to the Financial Manager: Group Financial Reporting.

You will be expected to facilitate the invoice payment process through the creation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders and Service entry sheet. You will also liaise with the accounts payable department to follow up on payments to ensure adherence to SLA. What will make you successful in this role?
Creation of Purchase requisitions and submitting invoices for payment. Must have knowledge of basic accounting principles (VAT, processing journals etc.)
Maintain expense spreadsheets
Credit card administration
Work on the SAP system, so experience in SAP will be an advantage. Qualification and Experience Grade 12 with 3 to 5 years related experience. Knowledge and Skills Recording of financial Transactions Reconciliations and query resolution Compliance with SOP's and SLA's Authorisation of transactions within mandates Personal Attributes Manages conflict - Contributing independently Demonstrates self-awareness - Contributing independently Optimises work processes - Contributing independently Action orientated - Contributing independently Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.



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