Sanlam Financial Assistant - Maternity Cover (Fixed-term contract)

Sanlam Financial Assistant - Maternity Cover (Fixed-term contract)

location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa

Who we are?

Sanlam Investments Group is one of South Africa’s largest investment management companies. We have a performance history spanning over 100 years, and offer a range of investment and financial planning solutions to protect and grow the long-term wealth of our clients.

We take particular pride in:

• Sanlam’s longevity and innovation

• People, teamwork and values

• A culture of diversity and commitment to growing our own timber

• Our robust, tested and proven pragmatic investment process and philosophy

Our local and offshore investment products cover the full investment spectrum: active and passive; single and multi-manager – both locally and internationally. Our active funds range are managed according to our pragmatic value investing style.

What will you do?

Processing of creditor invoices into accounting system
Processing and effecting of payments to creditors
Capturing and generating of Customer Invoices into accounting system
Reconciliation of creditor and debtor statements
Preparing and capturing of journal entries from source documents into the accounting system
Dealing with internal and external queries relating to area of responsibility

What will make you successful in this role?

Matric (with Accounting as subject) or Higher diploma in Finance
Minimum of 3-4 years' relevant experience within a similar role
Experience within financial services company would be beneficial
Knowledge of an asset management environment is advantageous
Knowledge of an accounting system (JD Edwards) would be beneficial
Knowledge of VAT accounting
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Qualification and Experience Grade 12 with 2 to 4 years related experience.Knowledge and Skills Reconcile invoices and statementsCreditor paymentsStakeholder query managementAccounts payable reportingAccounts analysisPersonal Attributes Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independentlyDecision quality - Contributing independentlyAction orientated - Contributing independentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing independentlyBuild 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 independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyTurnaround 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 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.

How To Apply

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closing date: Not Specified

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