Financial Administrator - FTC 6 months

Sanlam Limited; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Glacier by Sanlam is seeking a Financial Project Administrator to review and reconcile accounts and manage payments to external partners. Based at Glacier Head Office in Cape Town, the role focuses on maintaining invoice records, reporting project spend, and supporting financial analysis.

It requires a degree or diploma with 1–2 years of related experience and SAP knowledge. The role emphasizes adherence to financial policies, risk considerations, and timely supplier payments, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma with 1 to 2 years related experience.
• Experience with financial reporting and policy knowledge recommended.
• Ability to analyze data and manage risk in project spend.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile accounts; process payments to external partners.
• Maintain updated records of invoices and reporting on project spend.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and contributes to process efficiency.
• Support SAP accounting activities and liaise with Sanlam centralised services.
• Monitor supplier records and ensure payments are made on time.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Policy and Regulation

Risk Management Techniques

Budget and Control

Threat Assessment

Education

Degree or Diploma with 1 to 2 years related experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Purpose of the Role

The Financial Project Administrator will be responsible for reviewing and reconciling accounts, processing payments to external partners and maintaining updated records of invoices, including reporting on project-related spend for Glacier Financial Solutions part of the Glacier Group. This successful incumbent will support financial analysis and reporting by gathering data and preparing standard reports. In addition the role will ensure adherence to financial policies and contributes to process efficiency. This role will be based at the Glacier Head Office in Cape Town.

Overview of Role Responsibilities (Level 1-13)

Information and Business Advice- Level 4 - Process Expert
Resolve complex queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on policies and/or procedures, referring the most complex issues to others.

Financial Reporting- Level 4 - Process Expert
Conduct routine tasks of preparing and disseminating financial reporting aligning with the organization's established protocols. Monthly reports and reconciliations performed over project related invoices and their respective suppliers. Assist with reports to finance management. Maintaining schedules and details of project financial transfers and other project related payments required and their due dates. Monthly journals (including cost allocations, journal moves and credit card expense re-allocations).

Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols- Level 4 - Process Expert
Assist with the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Ensure all project invoices are captured upon receipt into the SAP accounting system. Liaising with Sanlam centralised services and monitoring of supplier records for payments and outstanding payments. Ensure all suppliers are paid timeously. Assist with analysing, prioritisation, and driving implementation of finance processes relating to project spend. Effective creation of efficiencies within control environment. Involvement in cost centre reporting process

Regulatory and Compliance Management- Level 4 - Process Expert
Carry out a wide range of compliance monitoring activities and give basic advice on compliance and regulatory requirements. Involvement in the audit process (Internal and External) and timeously respond to audit related queries.

Organizational Risk Management- Level 4 - Process Expert
Gather, monitor, and analyze risk data and recommend further investigation. Involves using established risk management models, systems, and protocols and working under direction. Respond to finance-related queries from internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance on processes and procedures while escalating more complex issues where appropriate.

Required Skills

Data Collection and Analysis - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works with guidance.

Policy and Regulation - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Typically works with guidance.

Risk Management Techniques - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to identify, assess, prioritize and manage risks. Typically works with guidance.

Budget and Control - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to create, analyze and monitor budgets in line with organizational and project/program criteria; identify trends and forecasts. Typically works with guidance.

Threat Assessment - Intermediate
Works at an intermediate level to identify, analyze, and prioritize potential organizational threats, gather intelligence to evaluate their credibility and potential impact, and use analytical techniques to differentiate real from perceived threats, while proactively monitoring emerging threats and planning for organizational preparedness and resilience. Typically works with guidance.

General Experience

Minimum of 1 Year

Managerial Experience

Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Education

Degree or Diploma with 1 to 2 years related experience.

Manages Complexity

Ensures Accountability

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

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.