Location: Bellville, Western Cape, ZA Who are we? Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.
This is a specialist management support role within a business unit that does not have any direct reports. This role assists and advises managers on the financial implications of business decisions to aid growth and profit. Responsibilities of the job include: compiling and managing a budget, account payments, expense and/or debt management, preparing financial reports and statements, commentaries, payroll, undertaking financial administration and internal audits.
What will make you successful in this role?Financial management of costs and recovery in respect of monthly variance analysis to budget per clusterAssistance with the following monthly actions:Management meetings to discuss the performance of the cluster with the Cluster HeadForecasting for ClusterCommentary on Clusters' actual vs budget as well as forecast vs full-year budget variancesHalf and year-end closingReconciliation of HeadcountAnnual Budgeting of Clusters income and expenseDevelop and maintain transparency of IT cost and cost driversManage relationships with internal and external clientsManagement of provisions/accrualsTranslating financial reports to non-financial / IT technical peopleIdentify trends and provide corrective actionFinancial process improvement and controls effectivenessPerform month-end journalsTM1 expense updatesQualificationHonours in FinanceCTAExperience3 years relevant Finance experience in IT and/or financial services industryKnowledgeFinancial knowledge and financial exposure with good Excel skillsAbility to understand IT related conceptsKnowledge and SkillsFinancial planning and recommendations
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Personal AttributesAction orientated - Contributing independentlyFinancial acumen - Contributing independentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing independentlyPlans and aligns - Contributing independentlyBuild a successful career with usWe'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 CompetenciesBeing resilient - Contributing independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyTurnaround timeThe 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 transformationThe 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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