Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.
What will you do?
Job purpose
The Financial Manager will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing strategic projects, and providing analysis from a finance perspective.
Key outcomes
The following outcomes will be expected to be achieved by the Financial Manager.
Work Processes
- Analyse, prioritise and implement finance processes
- Streamline and redefine current finance processes
- Effective creation of efficiencies within control environment
Assist with management of financial aspects of strategic projects Coordinate with project teams to provide financial insights and support Collaborate with senior management to implement financial strategies Support the development of long-term financial plans and business models Assist with reporting to actuarial teams Glacier divisional and product reporting to stakeholders Involvement in the budget and cost centre reporting process Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders Compiling and collating information for valuations and RoGEV Liaise with auditors (internal and external) and regulatory bodies as required Ad hoc financial tasks
Qualifications and experience
CA(SA) with 3 years post articles experience, or BCom (Acc) with 5 years’ experience in a similar role, Articles completed in financial services will be advantageous Technical & business knowledge within the financial services industry Computer Skills (MS Word, MS Excel, SAP Financials, Easyfile)
Competencies
Cultivates innovation Collaborates Being resilient Drive results and decision making Leadership Team Success Concern for order and accuracy Analytical Thinking Problem-solving ability Influencing and building relationships Adaptability and time management Computer Skills (MS EXCEL, SAP, HFM, MS ACCESS)
Attributes
Honesty, integrity, respect and authenticity. Positive and enthusiastic attitude
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualification and Experience
Degree with 6 to 8 years related experience.
Knowledge and Skills
Prepares and submits tax returnsTax research and advice and computes taxComplies with Tax Regulatory requirements and represent company at SARSOrganise and maintains tax recordsManagement and coaching of employees
Personal Attributes
Decision quality - Contributing through othersFinancial acumen - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - 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. 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 Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through others
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.