Financial Administrator - FTC 6 months

Sanlam; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Glacier by Sanlam in Cape Town is seeking a Financial Project Administrator to review and reconcile accounts, process payments to external partners and maintain updated records of invoices.

You will support financial analysis, prepare standard reports, ensure adherence to financial policies, and contribute to process efficiency while based at the Glacier Head Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in finance or project accounting.
• Strong data collection and reporting skills.
• Familiar with SAP accounting system and supplier records.
• Ability to interpret financial policies and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile accounts and process payments to external partners.
• Maintain updated records of invoices and report on project spend.
• Support financial analysis and prepare standard reports.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and improve process efficiency.
• Liaise with central services and monitor supplier records for payments.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy & regulation

Risk management

Budgeting

Threat assessment

General experience

Managerial experience

Education

Degree or Diploma

Tools

SAP accounting system

Job description

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.

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.

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, prioritise 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 organisational and project/program criteria; identify trends and forecasts. Typically works with guidance.

Threat Assessment – Intermediate

Works at an intermediate level to identify, analyze, and prioritise potential organisational 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 organisational 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.

Required Behavioural Competencies

• Manages Complexity
• Financial Acumen
• Optimises Work Processes
• 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.