T1 Financial Reporting Accountant

Who are we?

At SanlamAllianz, we are proud to be the largest pan-African, non-banking financial services organisation on the continent. With operations across 26 African countries (excluding South Africa), our diverse portfolio spans life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Guided by our core values of Innovation, Care, Integrity, and Collaboration, we are committed to realising our vision of being the most admired financial services group in Africa. We foster a high-performance, energising, and inclusive culture where employees feel cared for, empowered, and challenged to deliver their best work. At SanlamAllianz, we believe that when people are inspired and supported, they live with confidence — and together, we achieve excellence.

What will you do?

The role is responsible for supporting the Head of GI T1 Financial Accounting & Reporting (Tier 1 Lead) in delivering accurate, complete, timely, and high-quality country financial reporting for Tier 1 entities. This includes assisting with day-to-day activities such as building strong relationships with T1 CFOs and resolving significant financial accounting and close-related queries. The role also involves supporting special projects and requests, including addressing risk issues, financial statement clean-up initiatives, and assessing compliance with SAZ Group accounting policies. In addition, it supports the implementation of SAZ Group reporting requirements by developing practical guidelines for consistent and effective application across Tier 1 entities.

What will make you successful in this role?

Responsibilities amongst others includes the following:

• Ensure T1 countries maintain and improve financial reporting processes, delivering timely, accurate, and IFRS/SAZ-compliant information.
• Monitor T1 countries' adherence to financial close timetables, identify risks to deadlines, and support with remedial solutions.
• Analyse reported results using the GI Cluster Financial Reporting system, flag anomalies, and investigate where needed.
• Review outputs and controls used in financial close processes across T1 entities.
• Assist in developing and monitoring SOPs/guidelines for key financial processes (e.g., SOCE), recommending and driving improvements.
• Support implementation of key financial close practices (e.g., balance sheet analytics, actuarial reserving reviews, variance analysis).
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including T1 CFOs, Cluster/Group Finance, regulators, and auditors.
• Assist in resolving financial reporting queries related to T1 countries.
• Support special projects such as accounting policy, tax, and actuarial matters, ensuring adherence to regulations and SAZ policies.
• Hold regular feedback meetings with the T1 Lead to track progress, raise issues, and align priorities.
• Contribute to rolling out the GI Cluster Finance Strategy and Finance Transformation initiatives.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in financial accounting, with relevant Financial Reporting experience, or with experience in a related field
• Relevant knowledge of IFRS / applicable local regulations and driving the implementation there-of.
• CA(SA)

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluent in English and French.
• Maintain a good understanding of country and Cluster Financial Reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Financial Services Group Consolidation systems and practices.
• Relevant statutory and regulatory reporting experience.
• Uphold high ethical values and drive a culture of compliance with a good appreciation of the value of an effective internal control system.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to deal with competing priorities and be resilient
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Analytical and conceptual thinking (solving of complex problems)
• Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients
• Pro-active individual with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet stringent deadlines
• Attention to detail

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

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 five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

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 the key components to ensure 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.