Sanlam Group Accounting / Finance / Audit Jobs in Johannesburg
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Sanlam Developing Markets [SDM] (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market.
It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans.
In terms of the Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focuses on retail products, as well as group schemes.
What will you do?
Preparation of monthly management account information
Maintenance of financial controls over the completeness & accuracy of transactions between the SAP & HFM
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Monthly reconciliations between the SAP & HFM
Obtaining Intercompany loan confirmations
Preparation of interim and yearend reporting pack
Preparation of quarterly reports to the audit committee and board
Preparation of VAT returns
Preparation of information required to complete the statutory returns
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification & experience
Completed BCom in Accounting or similar
Previous experience in a reporting role and working with consolidations will be advantageous
Previous experience in the insurance industry will be advantageous
Exposure to financial accounting systems e.g. SAP and HFM will be advantageous
Computer literacy – MS Office – Excel and Word
Accounting principles and policies
Regulatory legislation
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Personal Qualities
Analysing
Relating and networking
Coping with pressures and setbacks
Teamwork
Confidence and decisiveness
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Pro-activity
Planning and organising
Quality and detail orientation
Knowledge and Skills
Financial Analysis
Financial Information Processing
Financial Queries and Recommendations
Financial Reporting
People Management
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
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
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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 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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