• Job Description

  Req#: 27095

  Who are we?

  Sanlam is a leading Financial Services Institution, which provides services in the fields of Individual Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Unit Trusts and Asset Management. To give substance to its objective to be fully-fledged Namibian Insurer, Sanlam is increasingly introducing greater financial and technical expertise.

  What will you do?

  The main focus will be updating of general ledger for Sanlam Investments, Unlisted Investment manager and the property companies.

  What will make you successful in this role?

  Process of month-end journals
  Control account recons
  Compliance function
  Prepare bank reconciliation
  Assist with queries from internal & external auditors
  Annual PAYE reconciliation for SPP clients
  Attend to PAYE queries from SPP clients
  Submissions to the Receiver of Revenue – SPP tax returns
  Procurement function
  Adhoc duties

  Qualification and Experience

  Grade 12 or Equivalent (mathematics and/or accounting as subjects)
  A degree or Diploma in the financial field is required
  A minimum of 2 years working experience in a financial environment

  Knowledge and Skills

  Recording of financial Transactions
  Reconciliations and query resolution
  Compliance with SOP's and SLA's
  Authorisation of transactions within mandates
  Microsoft Office; Company’s software
  Accounting and Mathematical Skills
  Excellent English (verbal & written) language skills; and/or additional local Namibian language will be a competitive advantage, etc.
  Accounting and/or Mathematical Skills

  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 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.

  Core Competencies

  Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

  Customer focus - Contributing independently

  Drives results - Contributing independently

  Collaborates - Contributing independently

  Being resilient - Contributing independently

  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 commited 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 Namibia. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

• About the company

  As one of the largest financial services groups in South Africa, Sanlam provides insurance, investment, financial planning & retirement advice to individuals, businesses & institutions.

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