Sanlam Investment Group
The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and passively managed, to develop investment solutions that are in our clients best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Groups balance sheet, the Sanlam Investment Group has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.
The Sanlam Investment Group is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.
What will you do?
The Financial Assistant will be responsible for entering, maintaining and reconciling monthly creditor's invoices and processing payments to creditors. Compiles and maintains accounts payable records by checking vouchers for payment. Answers all vendor inquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing of creditor invoices into accounting system
- Processing and effecting of payments to creditors
- Capturing and generating of Customer Invoices into accounting system
- Reconciliation of creditor and debtor statements
- Preparing and capturing of journal entries from source documents into the accounting system
- Dealing with internal and external queries relating to area of responsibility
- Matric (with Accounting as subject) or Higher diploma in Finance
- Minimum of 3-4 years' relevant experience within a similar role
- Experience within financial services company would be beneficial
- Knowledge of an asset management environment is advantageous
- Knowledge of an accounting system (JD Edwards) would be beneficial
- Knowledge of VAT accounting
- Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Creditors Payments: Good working knowledge and experience in creditor payments
- Stakeholder query management: Good working knowledge and experience in creditor query management
- Accounts payable reporting: Good working knowledge and experience in accounts payable reporting
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Action orientated - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
Core Competencies
Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
Build a successful career with us
Were 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.
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.
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 ensure 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.
