Job Opening at Sanlam

What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:  

• Drafting of Financial statements and audit file.

• Assisting with audits and peer reviews of audit files.

• Trustee reporting and review of admin information

• Responsible for ensuring timeous bank and triangle reconciliations  and quality thereof

• Assisting with all GL, bank recon and triangle queries

• Review - bank declaration, key GL reconciliations, unit reconciliations

• Management and review of reserve accounts

• ET approvals 

• PAYE payments and submissions, payments of IT88’s

• Gathering of internal audit documents and actuary information

• Updating of daily reconciliation process & review of month end file 

• People Management - Mentoring & coaching of Fund Accountants.

• Compilation of event runs, imports and manual trades.

• Reporting – submission of Exco report information

• Compilation and peer review of OLAP reports

Qualification & Experience

• Financial degree or diploma or 5 years relevant experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the Employee Benefits industry

• Experience in drafting financial statements or conducting audits preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft product (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.)

• Sound knowledge of financial statements and IFRS requirements

• Knowledge of Caseware preferred 

• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the retirement fund industry    

• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed their articles 

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of legislation applicable to the retirement fund industry

• Previous retirement fund experience will be advantageous 

• Certificate of Proficiency will be advantageous

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Personal Qualities

• Responsible with a high level of accountability

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills

• Client focus

• Professional profile

• Excellent report writing skills

• Effective time management skills

• Process orientated

• Self-motivated with a strong focus on delivery

• Conceptual thinking skills 

• Must be able to work under pressure, Individually or as member or a team

• Team player

• Innovative thinker with good problem-solving skills

• Flexible 

• Able to adapt to change

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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What will you do?

Key Responsibilities:

• Administration of Retirement Funds and maintenance of member level transactions across functional systems and functional areas within SEB Core.

• Supervision of and sign-off on correctness of administrator(s) processing, recording, reporting and related compliance matters.

• Adhere to service level agreements. (Internal and external)

• Adhere to internal controls and procedures in place

• Professional verbal and written communication and reporting to clients. (Internal and external)

What will you do? (key responsibilities continues)

• A thorough understanding of and compliance with the Pension Fund Act, Fund Rules and Income Tax Act and any other relevant legislative requirements.

• Investigate, resolve and respond to ad hoc operational requirements, internal and external. (Verbal and in writing)

• Identify and inform Management of any issues. (Escalation)

• Handle all internal and external client requests and enquiries in a professional manner.

• Monitor the work management system and escalate critical incidents.

• Foster and maintain the relationship with internal departments e.g. Internal auditors Fund accounting, Legal.

• Effectively manage and coordinate the daily workloads and work functions of a small team.

Qualification & Experience

• Matric/Grade 12

• 3 to 4 years Employee Benefits Experience

• Death claim Investigations and processing will be advantageous

• A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous

• Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or Introduction to Retirement Funds (IRF) qualification will be advantageous

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous retirement fund experience

• Proficiency in MS Office (word, excel, power point)

• Conflict management at supervisory level

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude

• Strong ability to organize and prioritize

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Results focused and displays energy when performing tasks

• Time management skills

• Ability to work independently

• Innovative and demonstrates initiative

• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Inter-personally skilled

• Ability to collaborate and pull information together

• Proactive attitude and a team player

Our aim is to help you 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 business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Miway, as well as 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.