Job Description

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.What will you do?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 statement, commentaries, payroll, undertaking financial administration and internal audits.What will make you successful in this role?

• Financial management of costs and recovery in respective of monthly variance analysis to budget per cluster.
• Monthly Management meetings to discuss the performance of the cluster with the Cluster Head.
• Budgeting and Forecasting for Cluster.
• Develop and maintain transparency of IT cost and cost drivers.
• Manage relationships with Clients.
• Management of provisions/debtors controls.
• Translating financial reports to nonfinancial / IT technical people
• Identify trends and provide corrective action
• Financial process improvement and controls effectiveness
• Perform month-end journals
• Monthly, half and yearend closing
• Monthly Reconciliation of Headcount and Debtors

Qualification

• Post Grade 12 Qualification
• BCom Finance Degree
• Honours or CTA advantageous

Experience and Skills

• 3 years relevant Finance experience in IT or Financial Services
• Financial knowledge within an IT environment
• Advance experienced on Excel
• Understanding of Excel Concepts

Knowledge and SkillsFinancial planning and recommendationsReportingFinancial ReportingFinancial Information ProcessingPersonal 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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