Financial Assistant (Fixed term contract for 6 months) - Tygervalley at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• The successful candidate will report to the Sanlam Emerging Markets Head of Statutory Reporting and responsibilities will include, amongst others, the following:
•  Processing of foreign subsidiary financial results in HFM (Hyperion financial management) for monthly reporting, year-end close process and interim review process
•  Assist with cluster financial consolidation including preparation of note disclosures for year-end close process and interim review process
•  Assistance with the compilation of holding company financial statements in terms of IFRS
•  Ensure effective controls and procedures are in place, and focus on process improvements
•  Interactions with the external auditors
•  Assistance with a special project in respect of note disclosures

What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification and Experience

•  BCom degree (or equivalent) 
•  Relevant experience in a similar role within financial services and/or insurance industry

Knowledge and Skills

•  Good working knowledge of IFRS standards and group consolidations
•  HFM experience will be an added advantage

Personal Attributes

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
•  Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
•  Analytical and conceptual thinking
•  Building relationships
•  Planning and organising

Core Competencies

•  Cultivates Innovation
•  Client Focus
•  Drive Results
•  Collaborates
•  Flexibility and adaptability