Who are we?
At SanlamAllianz, we are proud of being the largest Pan-African, non-banking financial services organization on the continent. Our dynamic operations span across 27 African countries (excluding South Africa), and our business is focused on life insurance, general insurance, retail credit, health, bancassurance, and asset management. Our core values - Innovation, Care, Integrity and Collaboration - guide our vision of distinguishing ourselves as the most admired financial services group in Africa. We nurture a high-performance, energising and engaging culture.
What will you do?
The successful candidate will act as a Group Accountant in the SanlamAllianz Group Finance Team and will report to the Head of Statutory Reporting and Consolidation.
What will make you successful in this role?
Responsibilities will include, amongst others, the following:
Processing and reviewing of foreign subsidiary financial results in HFM (Hyperion financial management) for monthly reporting, interim review process and year-end close process
Analysis of multiple foreign subsidiary management accounts and financial statements
Cluster financial consolidation including processing of consolidation journals and elimination of intercompany balances
Compilation of financial statements in terms of IFRS and preparation of note disclosures for year-end close process
Cluster financial consolidation of forecasts and budgets
Ensure effective controls and procedures are in place and focus on process improvements to drive automation and new ways of working
Interactions with internal and external auditors
Involvement and support for specific improvement projects to enhance the financial close process and implement best practices across the Group
Co-ordination, planning & communication with internal and external stakeholders in respect of reporting requirements and processes
Lead and contribute to a high-performing accounting team
Qualification and Experience
Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent
0 to 4 years post qualification experience
Knowledge and Skills
Good working knowledge of IFRS principles and standards and group consolidations (IFRS17 experience/basic understanding is an added advantage)
Experience in the emerging markets environment will be an advantage
Oracle HFM experience will be an added advantage
Process management skills (able to review existing processes and procedures, making recommendations for rationalisation/improvement, and implement them operationally)
Ability to speak French will be advantageous
Personal Attributes
Ability to deal with competing priorities and be resilient
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Analytical and conceptual thinking (solving of complex problems)
Building and maintaining relationships with external and internal clients
Pro-active individual with the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team
Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet stringent deadlines
Attention to detail
Core Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Drives results - 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.
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.
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