Financial Operations & Reporting Specialist (SAP)

Sanlam Limited; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Limited seeks a Finance Analyst to support financial operations, reconciliations and reporting within Sanlam Life and Savings in Bellville, Western Cape. You will ensure policy compliance, perform journal entries and assist year-end audits.

The ideal candidate holds an Accounting degree, has at least 3 years of finance experience, and SAP exposure. Strong cost accounting knowledge, stakeholder engagement and analytical thinking are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree or relevant post-matric financial qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years' finance experience.
• SAP experience.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge.
• Demonstrated business acumen and decision making.
• Analytical thinking and planning skills.
• Team orientation and relationship-building ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on financial operations and internal control processes.
• Support execution of financial transactions, reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies.
• Capture purchase orders and process invoices.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit.
• Assess impact of projects on BAU costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Planning and organising

Building and maintaining relationships

Team success

Cost accounting

Business acumen

SAP experience

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sanlam Limited seeks a Finance Analyst to support financial operations, reconciliations and reporting within Sanlam Life and Savings in Bellville, Western Cape. You will ensure policy compliance, perform journal entries and assist year-end audits.

The ideal candidate holds an Accounting degree, has at least 3 years of finance experience, and SAP exposure. Strong cost accounting knowledge, stakeholder engagement and analytical thinking are essential for success in this role.