About this role
Who are we?
Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.
What will you do?
Under limited supervision responsible for computing, classifying, recording and verification of numerical data for use in maintaining accounting. Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed and totals accounts to ledgers or computer spreadsheets and databases. Computes and records charges, refunds and cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals and similar items. Prepares vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports and other records and reviews for accuracy. Reconciles bank statements. Monitors loans and accounts payable and receivable to ensure that payments are up to date. Reconciles report discrepancies and problems. Codes data for input to financial data processing system according to company procedures.
What will make you successful in this role?
- Financial management of costs and recovery ito monthly variance analysis to budget per cluster
- Monthly management meetings to discuss performance of cluster with Cluster Head
- Budgeting and Forecasting for Cluster
- Develop and maintain transparency of IT cost and cost drivers
- Building recovery models
- Manage relationship with Clients
- Management of provisions or debtors controls
- Translating financial reports to non-financial IT technical people
- Identify trends and provide corrective action
- Financial process improvement and controls effectiveness
- Perform month end journals
- Monthly, half and year-end closing
Qualification
- Grade 12
- Honours degree/CTA
- CA (SA) advantage
Experience
- 3 years relevant experience in IT and/or financial services
- Must have good financial knowledge and must have some client exposure with good excel skills
Knowledge and Skills
Recording of Financial TransactionsReconciliations and query resolutionAuthorisation of transactions within mandatesCompliance with SOP's and SLA'sPersonal Attributes
Manages conflict - Contributing independentlyAction orientated - Contributing independentlyDemonstrates self-awareness - Contributing independentlyOptimises work processes - Contributing independentlyBuild 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 independentlyCollaborates - Contributing independentlyCultivates innovation - Contributing independentlyCustomer focus - Contributing independentlyDrives results - Contributing independentlyTurnaround 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.
Closing date: 6 February 2026
Our commitment to transformation
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.