Finance Assistant – SAP & GL Reporting

Sanlam Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Life and Savings is seeking a Finance Operations professional in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. The role focuses on financial operations, internal control, and accurate reporting across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree or equivalent qualification, at least 3 years of finance experience, and SAP proficiency to support month-end activities and journal postings. A strong business acumen and analytical approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or relevant post-matric financial qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' finance experience.
• Experience with SAP and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on financial operations and internal control processes.
• Support execution of financial transactions, reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and assist in identifying control gaps.
• Assist with month-end reporting, expense forecasts and variance analysis.
• Capture purchase orders and process invoices.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconciliations; assist year-end audit.

Skills

SAP experience

Analytical thinking

Planning and organising

Team collaboration

Decision making

Business acumen

Education

Accounting degree or relevant post-matric financial qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sanlam Life and Savings is seeking a Finance Operations professional in Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa. The role focuses on financial operations, internal control, and accurate reporting across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting degree or equivalent qualification, at least 3 years of finance experience, and SAP proficiency to support month-end activities and journal postings. A strong business acumen and analytical approach are essential.