Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.
What will you do?
Job purpose
The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing strategic projects, and providing analysis from a finance perspective.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Financial Manager:
Analyse, prioritise and implement finance processes
Streamline and redefine current finance processes
Effective creation of efficiencies within control environment
Assist with management of financial aspects of strategic projects
Coordinate with project teams to provide financial insights and support
Collaborate with senior management to implement financial strategies
Support the development of long-term financial plans and business models
Assist with reporting to actuarial teams
Glacier divisional and product reporting to stakeholders
Involvement in the budget and cost centre reporting process
Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders
Compiling and collating information for valuations and RoGEV
Liaise with auditors (internal and external) and regulatory bodies as required
Ad hoc financial tasks
Qualifications and experience
CA(SA) with 3 years post articles experience, or
BCom (Acc) with 5 years' experience in a similar role,
Articles completed in financial services will be advantageous
Technical & business knowledge within the financial services industry
Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, SAP Financials, Easyfile)
Competencies
Cultivates innovation
Collaborates
Being resilient
Drive results and decision making
Leadership
Team Success
Concern for order and accuracy
Analytical Thinking
Problem-solving ability
Influencing and building relationships
Adaptability and time management
Computer Skills (MS EXCEL, SAP, HFM, MS ACCESS)
Attributes
Honesty, integrity, respect and authenticity.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification and Experience
Degree with 6 to 8 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Prepares and submits tax returns
Tax research and advice and computes tax
Complies with Tax Regulatory requirements and represent company at SARS
Organise and maintains tax records
Management and coaching of employees
Personal Attributes
Decision quality - Contributing through others
Financial acumen - Contributing through others
Manages complexity - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - 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.
Core Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
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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